Heavy Metal #1 (1977) — Comic Book Value
Heavy MetalWhat Heavy Metal #1 (1977) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Heavy Metal #1 (1977) value — Ungraded 83,86 € · $97 · Grade 6.0 37,17 € · $43 · Grade 8.0 103,74 € · $120. Prices updated August 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.2× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Farr version for $40. Premium versions like Quintana ($161) or Hildebrandt Hardcover ($159) offer superior editions and presentation, justifying the higher cost for serious collectors. If you prioritize owning the item without significant investment, stick to the Standard ($95) or Nelson ($99).
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- PriceCharting — Heavy Metal #1 (1977) (Heavy Metal)84,03 € · $97.2
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Heavy Metal #1 (1977) comic value
An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #1 (1977) averages around $97. A CGC 6.0 runs about $43, and a CGC 8.0 commands $120.
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 | 83,86 € · $97 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 37,17 € · $43 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 103,74 € · $120 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- What is the current resale value of Heavy Metal #1 (1977)?
- The value varies significantly; ungraded copies are around $86, and a Grade 8.0 sells for $131.
- How does the condition affect the price of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is priced lower at $43 compared to the higher-graded $131 listing.
- Is the ungraded version a good entry point for collectors?
- At $86, the ungraded version offers an accessible entry point, though graded copies offer clearer value.