Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #225 (1989) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #225 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #225 (1989) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $19 · Grade 8.0 $35. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Marvel Tales #225, grab the Newsstand version for $9. The Standard version at $10 offers no significant advantage in this case; both are essentially the same book. If your goal is purely collection completion on a budget, buy the Newsstand. Pay the extra dollar for the Standard only if you prefer a specific, minor variation or packaging difference, otherwise, save your money.
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Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #225 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #225 (1989) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $19, and a CGC 8.0 commands $35.
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 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $35 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Marvel Tales #225 is currently listed at $9.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy?
- A copy graded at 8.0 for this series is valued at $35.
- Is the Grade 6.0 a good buy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Marvel Tales #225 can be purchased for $19.