DuckTales #1 (1988) — Comic Book Value
DucktalesWhat DuckTales #1 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
DuckTales #1 (1988) value — Ungraded $23 · Grade 6.0 $27 · Grade 8.0 $42. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the item, grab the Standard for $8. Premium versions like the 8-Bit SDCC ($960) or Quah Virgin ($33) offer specific editions or higher scarcity. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay for the rarer variants. Casual buyers looking for a cheap piece should stick to the lowest priced Standard versions.
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DuckTales #1 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of DuckTales #1 (1988) averages around $23. A CGC 6.0 runs about $27, and a CGC 8.0 commands $42.
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 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $42 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of DuckTales #1?
- An ungraded copy of DuckTales #1 (1988) is available starting at $16.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of DuckTales #1 is valued at $34.
- What series does this comic belong to?
- This comic is part of the Ducktales series.