Essential Howard The Duck [Paperback] #1 (2002) — Comic Book Value
Howard The DuckWhat Essential Howard The Duck [Paperback] #1 (2002) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Essential Howard The Duck [Paperback] #1 (2002) value — Ungraded $17 · Grade 6.0 $22 · Grade 8.0 $28. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$17
Ungraded
+29%
$22
Grade 6.0
+65%
$28
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.6× raw.
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Essential Howard The Duck [Paperback] #1 (2002) comic value
An ungraded copy of Essential Howard The Duck [Paperback] #1 (2002) averages around $17. A CGC 6.0 runs about $22, and a CGC 8.0 commands $28.
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 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $28 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Howard The Duck #1 is currently priced at $16.
- How much is a higher-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Howard The Duck #1 is listed for $25, while a Grade 6.0 is $20.
- Is the value consistent across all conditions?
- The value increases with the grade; for example, a Grade 8.0 sells for $25 compared to $16 ungraded.