Heavy Metal #55 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Heavy MetalWhat Heavy Metal #55 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Heavy Metal #55 (1981) value — Ungraded $15 · Grade 6.0 $37 · Grade 8.0 $58. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Heavy Metal
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Value by grade
$15
Ungraded
2.5×
$37
Grade 6.0
3.9×
$58
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.9× raw.
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Heavy Metal #55 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #55 (1981) averages around $15. A CGC 6.0 runs about $37, and a CGC 8.0 commands $58.
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 6.0 | $37 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $58 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for an ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #55?
- The current ungraded resale value for Heavy Metal #55 is $12.
- Is the 1981 Heavy Metal #55 considered a rare find?
- As part of the Heavy Metal series, this 1981 issue is a desirable piece for collectors.
- What condition is the item listed in?
- The item is listed as ungraded.