Strange Tales #16 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Strange TalesWhat Strange Tales #16 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Strange Tales #16 (1988) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Strange Tales #16, purchase the Standard version for $3. The $170 Standard version represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or specific packaging, offering a much higher level of collectibility. Buyers prioritizing owning the item cheaply should choose the $3 Standard. Those seeking investment potential or top-tier presentation should pay the premium for the $170 Standard.
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Strange Tales #16 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #16 (1988) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Strange Tales #16?
- The ungraded copy of Strange Tales #16 is available, with a Grade 6.0 selling for $9.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A better condition copy, Grade 8.0, can be purchased for $15.
- Is this item part of a larger collection?
- This comic belongs to the Strange Tales series.