Playboy #9 (1954) — Comic Book Value

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What Playboy #9 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Playboy #9 (1954) value — Ungraded $130 · Grade 8.0 $139. Prices updated September 2026.

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$339
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$690
16 listings asking
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Expired listings — price reference

Playboy #4 (HMH, March 1954) CGC Graded 7.0 White Pages Delores Del Monte$629.88Very Goodexpired · seen Sep 15Look up ↗
Vintage Playboy Comic Book. Edited By Hugh Hefner$85Very Goodexpired · seen Sep 15Look up ↗
Playboy Magazine Vol. 1 #3 CGC 7.5 1954 4645549003$1,010Acceptableexpired · seen Sep 15Look up ↗
Playboy 1954 Half-Year Set July-Dec 5 0f 6 with CGC Grades Nice Multi-Issue Deal$1,000Very Goodexpired · seen Sep 15Look up ↗
PLAYBOY VOL 1 #11 OW PGS OCTOBER 1954$75Acceptableexpired · seen Sep 15Look up ↗
Playboy #11 (1954) CGC 8.0$280Very Goodexpired · seen Sep 15Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Playboy #9 (1954), the $6 version is the cheapest entry point. The higher-priced Standard versions—up to $130—represent variations likely differing in condition or specific print runs, offering a premium for superior preservation or rarity. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose the lowest price, while those seeking the best condition or most desirable variant should invest in the higher-tier Standard copies.

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Playboy #9 (1954) comic value

An ungraded copy of Playboy #9 (1954) averages around $130. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $139.

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.

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$130eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$139eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$75 / $600 / $2,50020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of September 14, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $75.00–$2,500.00 (median $600.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Playboy #9 (1954)?
An ungraded copy of Playboy #9 (1954) is currently valued at $130.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to ungraded?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $262, making it significantly more valuable than the ungraded price.
Is Playboy #9 (1954) a good investment for vintage magazine collectors?
Yes, with values ranging from $130 (ungraded) to $262 (Grade 8.0), it shows steady market interest.

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