Marvel · Copper Age · 1984
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8
Marvel · 1984
Noted for: Origin of Spider-Man black costume
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What is Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 worth?
The Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 is a Marvel 1984 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $361 to $725. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $450.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 in context
Why collectors care
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 (1984) is the origin of Spider-Man's black symbiote costume, which later became Venom. It is a widely collected Copper Age key tied to ASM #252.
How to identify it
A 1984 first printing from the Secret Wars limited series. Confirm the issue number and edition.
Common mistakes
Collectors debate this versus ASM #252 for the costume's first appearance; both are tracked. Buy graded for high-value copies.
Grade considerations
As a mid-1980s book it is common in mid grade but scarcer in top census grades with white pages, which is where the premium sits.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 24, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | $450 | $361 to $725 |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-24. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. For this item, 2 of 6 sales were set aside.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 value FAQ
What is Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $361 to $725.
What grade sells most often for Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $450.
What is the highest median grade for Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $450. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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