Silver Surfer #12 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Silver SurferWhat Silver Surfer #12 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Silver Surfer #12 (1988) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $11 · Grade 8.0 $135. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 33.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Standard version listed at $3. The higher-priced versions, such as the $24 Standard or $6 Standard, offer little discernible difference in this set, suggesting value lies in condition or minor variations not listed. Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost should stick to the $3 option, while those seeking a slightly better-looking copy might stretch to the $5 or $6 Standard.
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Silver Surfer #12 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Silver Surfer #12 (1988) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11, and a CGC 8.0 commands $135.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $135 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Silver Surfer #12?
- The ungraded version of Silver Surfer #12 is currently valued at $6.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $135, significantly higher than the $6 price point for ungraded.
- Is the Grade 6.0 a good value point for this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Silver Surfer #12 is listed at $14.