Star Wars [Newsstand] #98 (1985) — Comic Book Value
Star WarsWhat Star Wars [Newsstand] #98 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Star Wars [Newsstand] #98 (1985) value — Ungraded $12 · Grade 6.0 $24 · Grade 8.0 $36. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Star Wars #98 (1985), grab the Newsstand version for $10. The Standard version at $8 is slightly cheaper, but the Newsstand offers a different, perhaps more desirable, packaging or edition experience. If budget is the main concern, buy Standard. If you want the specific Newsstand presentation, pay the extra $2.
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Star Wars [Newsstand] #98 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of Star Wars [Newsstand] #98 (1985) averages around $12. A CGC 6.0 runs about $24, and a CGC 8.0 commands $36.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $24 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $36 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Star Wars comic?
- The ungraded version of Star Wars #98 is currently valued at $14.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $42, significantly more than the $14 ungraded price.
- Is there a specific price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Star Wars #98 sells for $28.