Uncanny X-Men #493 (2008) — Comic Book Value
Uncanny X MenWhat Uncanny X-Men #493 (2008) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Uncanny X-Men #493 (2008) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $11 · Grade 8.0 $15. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the card, grab the Newsstand version for only $1. The Standard ($7), 2nd Print ($9), and Variant ($9) versions offer minor differences, likely in print run or slight aesthetic variations, but the price difference is minimal. Save your money with the Newsstand unless you specifically want the slight distinction or perceived value of the higher-priced editions.
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Uncanny X-Men #493 (2008) comic value
An ungraded copy of Uncanny X-Men #493 (2008) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11, and a CGC 8.0 commands $15.
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 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Uncanny X-Men #493 starts at $4.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy?
- A copy of Uncanny X-Men #493 graded at 8.0 is priced at $13.
- Is the comic available in lower grades?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Uncanny X-Men #493 is available for $9.