ROM [Newsstand] #2 (1980) — Comic Book Value
RomWhat ROM [Newsstand] #2 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
ROM [Newsstand] #2 (1980) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $23 · Grade 8.0 $39. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest entry, grab the Standard version at $3. If you seek a collectible advantage, the Newsstand ($8) or Photo ($5) versions offer better presentation or initial distribution status. The Layton ($4) and Action ($3) versions provide minor variations. Budget buyers should stick to Standard or Action, while serious collectors should invest in Newsstand for perceived value.
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ROM [Newsstand] #2 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of ROM [Newsstand] #2 (1980) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $23, and a CGC 8.0 commands $39.
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 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $39 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value for an ungraded copy of ROM #2?
- An ungraded copy of ROM [Newsstand] #2 (1980) is currently valued around $10.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $45, which is $35 more than the ungraded price of $10.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy of this issue?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of ROM [Newsstand] #2 (1980) can be found for $27.