The Incredible Hulk #257 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Incredible HulkWhat The Incredible Hulk #257 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Incredible Hulk #257 (1981) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $26. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own The Incredible Hulk #257, buy the Standard version for $5. The Newsstand version, priced at $6, offers slightly more immediate accessibility or perceived desirability, though the difference is minimal. If your goal is simply collection completion on a budget, stick to Standard. Pay up for Newsstand only if you prioritize that specific retail presentation over saving a dollar.
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The Incredible Hulk #257 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Incredible Hulk #257 (1981) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $26.
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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of The Incredible Hulk #257 is available, alongside a Grade 6.0 for $12.
- How much more is the higher grade worth?
- The Grade 8.0 version of this issue is listed at $21, compared to the $12 price for the Grade 6.0.
- Is this comic rare?
- The facts provided list specific pricing tiers for this 1981 issue, but do not detail its overall rarity.