Rom [Newsstand] #18 (1981) — Comic Book Value
RomWhat Rom [Newsstand] #18 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Rom [Newsstand] #18 (1981) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $26. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Newsstand version at $5. The Standard version, priced at $6, offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. If your goal is simply to own ROM #18, buy the Newsstand. Only pay the extra dollar for the Standard if you prefer that specific variant's packaging or feel it holds marginally more appeal to your collection.
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Rom [Newsstand] #18 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Rom [Newsstand] #18 (1981) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $26.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Rom [Newsstand] #18 (1981) is available for $3.
- How much does a higher-graded copy cost?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Rom #18 is listed for $19.
- Is the condition important for this item's value?
- Yes, the condition significantly impacts price, with a Grade 6.0 selling for $11 compared to the ungraded version.