The Transformers [1st Print Direct] #9 (1985) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers [1st Print Direct] #9 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers [1st Print Direct] #9 (1985) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $28. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the B version for $5. Premium versions like the RE Cover ($68) or 1st Print Direct ($40) offer better packaging or initial scarcity. If you just want the card, the Standard or 2nd Print Newsstand versions are fine. Collectors prioritizing condition or print history should pay more for the higher-priced variants, while casual buyers should stick to the lowest-priced options.
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The Transformers [1st Print Direct] #9 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers [1st Print Direct] #9 (1985) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $28.
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 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $28 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of this specific issue?
- The ungraded copy of The Transformers [1st Print Direct] #9 (1985) is valued at $40.
- Is this issue considered rare within the Transformers series?
- As a first print issue from the Transformers series, it holds collectible value for fans.
- What condition is the item in?
- The item is listed as Ungraded.
