Aquaman #1 (1989) — Comic Book Value
AquamanWhat Aquaman #1 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Aquaman #1 (1989) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $12. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute lowest cost, grab the Lotay version for $5. Premium versions like the Aquaman #1 Newsstand at $37 or the Walker Foil Virgin at $13 offer differences in distribution or condition, not significant scarcity here. If you just want the card, buy the $7 or $8 Standard. If you seek a slightly more desirable variant, the Newsstand version is the best small upgrade.
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- Aquaman
Aquaman #1 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Aquaman #1 (1989) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $12.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- Both the Ungraded copy and the Grade 6.0/8.0 copies of Aquaman #1 are listed for $12.
- Is this comic worth investing in right now?
- At $12 for various conditions, it is a low-cost entry point into the Aquaman series.
- What series does this comic belong to?
- This comic belongs to the Aquaman series.