Heavy Metal #81 (1983) — Comic Book Value
Heavy MetalWhat Heavy Metal #81 (1983) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Heavy Metal #81 (1983) value — Ungraded $12 · Grade 6.0 $29 · Grade 8.0 $44. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Heavy Metal
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Value by grade
$12
Ungraded
2.4×
$29
Grade 6.0
3.7×
$44
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.
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Heavy Metal #81 (1983) comic value
An ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #81 (1983) averages around $12. A CGC 6.0 runs about $29, and a CGC 8.0 commands $44.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $29 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $44 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of this ungraded issue?
- The ungraded copy of Heavy Metal #81 (1983) is currently valued at $10.
- Is this issue part of a specific collection?
- Yes, this comic belongs to the Heavy Metal Series.
- What condition is this comic in?
- The comic is listed as ungraded.