The Punisher #38 (1990) — Comic Book Value
PunisherWhat The Punisher #38 (1990) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Punisher #38 (1990) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $22. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own The Punisher #38, buy the Standard version for $6. The Newsstand version at $7 offers no significant upgrade in content, only a slight price increase. If your goal is simply possession, choose Standard. Pay the extra dollar for Newsstand only if you value the specific, slightly different packaging or historical provenance associated with that distribution method.
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The Punisher #38 (1990) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Punisher #38 (1990) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $22.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Punisher #38?
- The ungraded version of Punisher #38 starts at a resale value of $5.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this Punisher issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Punisher #38 sells for $20.
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and Grade 6.0 versions?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $5, while the Grade 6.0 version is valued at $13.