Star Trek [Back Cover Variant] #3 (1968) — Comic Book Value
Star TrekWhat Star Trek [Back Cover Variant] #3 (1968) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Star Trek [Back Cover Variant] #3 (1968) value — Ungraded $163 · Grade 6.0 $156 · Grade 8.0 $215. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Star Trek #3, grab a Standard copy for around $3 or $4. Premium versions like the Back Cover Variant ($186) or Simeone ($16) offer significant differences in edition or condition, reflecting higher scarcity. If you only want the basic comic, save your money. Pay up only if you specifically desire the unique look or rarity of a named variant.
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Item details
- Series
- Star Trek
- Publisher
- Gold Key
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 2, 1968
Star Trek [Back Cover Variant] #3 (1968) comic value
An ungraded copy of Star Trek [Back Cover Variant] #3 (1968) averages around $163. A CGC 6.0 runs about $156, and a CGC 8.0 commands $215.
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 | $163 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $156 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $215 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value for an ungraded copy of Star Trek #3?
- An ungraded copy of Star Trek #3 (1968) is currently valued at $186.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $215, which is $29 more than the ungraded price of $186.
- Is there a lower-grade option available for Star Trek #3?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue is available for $155.
