Heavy Metal #12 (1978) — Comic Book Value
Heavy MetalWhat Heavy Metal #12 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Heavy Metal #12 (1978) value — Ungraded $13 · Grade 6.0 $37 · Grade 8.0 $45. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Heavy Metal
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Value by grade
$13
Ungraded
2.8×
$37
Grade 6.0
3.5×
$45
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.
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Heavy Metal #12 (1978) comic value
An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #12 (1978) averages around $13. A CGC 6.0 runs about $37, and a CGC 8.0 commands $45.
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 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $37 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $45 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Heavy Metal #12?
- The ungraded version of Heavy Metal #12 (1978) is currently listed at $14.
- How much is a higher-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Heavy Metal #12 sells for $51, while a Grade 6.0 is priced at $42.
- Is the value of this comic dependent on its grade?
- Yes, the price increases significantly with condition; for example, a Grade 8.0 is worth more than the ungraded version.