Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #226 (1989) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #226 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #226 (1989) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $50 · Grade 8.0 $74. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Marvel Tales #226, purchase the Newsstand version at $10. The Standard version at $14 offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing budget should choose Newsstand, while those willing to spend the extra $4 for the Standard version gain only a slightly more common listing.
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Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #226 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #226 (1989) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $50, and a CGC 8.0 commands $74.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $50 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $74 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of this ungraded comic?
- The ungraded condition places this Marvel Tales #226 at a value point of $10.
- Is this comic considered rare?
- The facts provided only indicate its ungraded status and series, not its rarity level.
- What series does this comic belong to?
- This specific issue is part of the Marvel Tales series.