Heavy Metal #169 (1997) — Comic Book Value
Heavy MetalWhat Heavy Metal #169 (1997) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Heavy Metal #169 (1997) value — Ungraded $40 · Grade 6.0 $53 · Grade 8.0 $64. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Heavy Metal
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Value by grade
$40
Ungraded
+32%
$53
Grade 6.0
+60%
$64
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.6× raw.
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Heavy Metal #169 (1997) comic value
An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #169 (1997) averages around $40. A CGC 6.0 runs about $53, and a CGC 8.0 commands $64.
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 | $40 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $53 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $64 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for this ungraded issue?
- The current resale value listed for this ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #169 is $40.
- Is this issue rare within the Heavy Metal series?
- The provided facts do not specify the rarity of this particular issue within the Heavy Metal series.
- What is the condition of the comic being sold?
- The comic is listed as ungraded, meaning it has not been professionally graded.