Howard the Duck #9 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Howard The DuckWhat Howard the Duck #9 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Howard the Duck #9 (1981) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $22 · Grade 8.0 $36. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Howard the Duck #9 (2016), purchase the Standard version for $3. The Quinones version at $136 offers a significant premium, likely due to superior edition quality or packaging, making it a collector's centerpiece. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should stick to the $3 Standard, while those seeking a high-end display piece should invest in the Quinones.
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Howard the Duck #9 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Howard the Duck #9 (1981) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $22, and a CGC 8.0 commands $36.
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 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $36 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Howard the Duck #9 is currently valued around $8.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $35, significantly more than the $8 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Howard the Duck #9 is listed with a resale value of $22.