Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #223 (1989) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #223 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #223 (1989) value — Ungraded $13 · Grade 6.0 $26 · Grade 8.0 $37. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Marvel Tales #223, purchase the Standard version for $8. The Newsstand version at $13 offers a slight premium, likely reflecting better initial distribution or packaging, though scarcity is minimal here. If your goal is just collecting the content, buy the Standard. If you prefer the slightly more desirable Newsstand presentation, pay the extra $5.
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Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #223 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #223 (1989) averages around $13. A CGC 6.0 runs about $26, and a CGC 8.0 commands $37.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $37 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #223?
- An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #223 is currently valued around $11.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $32, which is $21 more than the ungraded price of $11.
- What is the price point for a lower-grade copy of this comic?
- A copy graded at 6.0 is listed with a resale value of $22.