Heavy Metal #16 (1978) — Comic Book Value
Heavy MetalWhat Heavy Metal #16 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Heavy Metal #16 (1978) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $28. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Heavy Metal
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Value by grade
$10
Ungraded
+30%
$13
Grade 6.0
2.8×
$28
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.
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Heavy Metal #16 (1978) comic value
An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #16 (1978) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, 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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $28 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Heavy Metal #16 (1978)?
- Ungraded copies of Heavy Metal #16 (1978) are currently listed starting at $10.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $28, which is $18 more than the starting ungraded price of $10.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Heavy Metal #16 (1978) is valued at $13.