The Spectacular Spider-Man #196 (1993) — Comic Book Value
Spectacular Spider ManWhat The Spectacular Spider-Man #196 (1993) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Spectacular Spider-Man #196 (1993) value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 6.0 $11 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own The Spectacular Spider-Man #196, purchase the Standard version for $3. The Newsstand version, at $4, offers no significant upgrade in content or scarcity over the Standard copy. Therefore, if your goal is basic collection completeness without chasing minor variations, the Standard version is the clear choice for saving money.
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The Spectacular Spider-Man #196 (1993) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Spectacular Spider-Man #196 (1993) averages around $2. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11, 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 | $2 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best deal for buying this comic?
- The best value is the Ungraded copy, or the Grade 6.0 copy, priced at $9.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Spectacular Spider-Man #196 is currently listed for $15.
- Is the ungraded condition worth buying?
- The ungraded copy is available, offering a potential bargain depending on its actual condition.