Heavy Metal #43 (1980) — Comic Book Value
Heavy MetalWhat Heavy Metal #43 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Heavy Metal #43 (1980) value — Ungraded $15 · Grade 8.0 $42. Prices updated August 2026.
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Heavy Metal #43 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #43 (1980) averages around $15. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, 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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $42 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Heavy Metal #43 is currently available for $15.
- How much is a graded copy worth?
- A copy of Heavy Metal #43 with a Grade 8.0 is priced at $42.
- Is the value dependent on the grade?
- Yes, the price increases significantly from the ungraded $15 to the graded $42.