Heavy Metal #54 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Heavy MetalWhat Heavy Metal #54 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Heavy Metal #54 (1981) value — Ungraded $68 · Grade 6.0 $104 · Grade 8.0 $310. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Heavy Metal
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Value by grade
$68
Ungraded
+53%
$104
Grade 6.0
4.6×
$310
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
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Heavy Metal #54 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #54 (1981) averages around $68. A CGC 6.0 runs about $104, and a CGC 8.0 commands $310.
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 | $68 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $104 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $310 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #54?
- An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #54 is currently valued around $73.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $310, which is significantly more than the $73 price for an ungraded copy.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Heavy Metal #54 is listed with a resale value of $104.