Uncanny X-Men #397 (2001) — Comic Book Value
Uncanny X MenWhat Uncanny X-Men #397 (2001) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Uncanny X-Men #397 (2001) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $9 · Grade 8.0 $14. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the card, buy the Standard version for $3. The Newsstand version at $6 offers slightly better initial distribution or perhaps a marginally cleaner copy, though the difference is minor here. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard for maximum savings. Serious investors looking for a slight premium or a specific distribution point might consider the Newsstand, but the price difference is minimal.
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Uncanny X-Men #397 (2001) comic value
An ungraded copy of Uncanny X-Men #397 (2001) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $9, and a CGC 8.0 commands $14.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Uncanny X-Men #397?
- The ungraded version of Uncanny X-Men #397 is listed starting at $8.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this issue?
- A copy of Uncanny X-Men #397 graded at 8.0 is available for $13.
- Is the value of this comic dependent on its grade?
- Yes, the value increases with grade; for example, the Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $8.