Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #228 (1989) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #228 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #228 (1989) value — Ungraded $6. Prices updated August 2026.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Marvel Tales #228, grab the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version at $8 offers no significant advantage in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing pure ownership should select the Newsstand. Those seeking a slight premium or perhaps a more robust copy should consider the Standard, but the value difference is minimal.
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Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #228 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #228 (1989) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $6 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for this ungraded comic?
- The item is listed at a newsstand value, reflecting its ungraded condition.
- Is Marvel Tales #228 considered a rare find?
- Based on the provided facts, it is an ungraded issue from the Marvel Tales series.
- What is the publication year of this comic?
- This issue was published in 1989.