ROM #17 (1981) — Comic Book Value
RomWhat ROM #17 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
ROM #17 (1981) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $50 · Grade 8.0 $60. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own ROM #17, grab the Newsstand version at $6. The Standard version at $7 offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. If budget is the primary concern, buy the Newsstand. Only pay the extra dollar for the Standard if you specifically prefer that version's packaging or listing.
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ROM #17 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of ROM #17 (1981) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $50, and a CGC 8.0 commands $60.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $50 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $60 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for ROM #17 (1981)?
- The ungraded version of ROM #17 (1981) has a starting resale value of $5.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $60, which is 12 times the starting price of the ungraded version.
- Are there different grades available for this series?
- Yes, grades include Ungraded, Grade 6.0 at $50, and Grade 8.0 at $60 for this Rom series.