Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #256 (1991) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #256 (1991) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #256 (1991) value — Ungraded $4. Prices updated August 2026.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Marvel Tales #256 (1991), the Newsstand version at $4 is the cheapest option. The Standard version at $3 is actually the less expensive choice, offering no significant premium in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Therefore, save your money and purchase the Standard version unless you specifically require the Newsstand designation for completeness.
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Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #256 (1991) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #256 (1991) averages around $4. 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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for this ungraded comic?
- As an ungraded copy, its value is determined by its newsstand condition within the Marvel Tales series.
- Is this comic rare?
- It is part of the Marvel Tales series, and its current value reflects its ungraded, newsstand status.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Marvel Tales series.