Sonic the Hedgehog #229 (2011) — Comic Book Value
Sonic The HedgehogWhat Sonic the Hedgehog #229 (2011) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Sonic the Hedgehog #229 (2011) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $9 · Grade 8.0 $13. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Sonic The Hedgehog #229, grab the Standard version for $5. The Newsstand version at $27 offers a slight premium, likely in terms of packaging or initial distribution, suggesting it's a more desirable collectible. If budget is the primary concern, buy Standard. If you value the slight bump in collectibility, the Newsstand version is worth the extra spend.
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Sonic the Hedgehog #229 (2011) comic value
An ungraded copy of Sonic the Hedgehog #229 (2011) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $9, and a CGC 8.0 commands $13.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Sonic the Hedgehog #229 starts at $5.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A copy graded at 8.0 for this series sells for $13.
- Is there a price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases from $5 (ungraded) to $13 for a Grade 8.0 copy.