The Transformers #43 (1988) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers #43 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers #43 (1988) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the item, the cheapest option is the Deer version at $2. The Standard versions at $14 and Newsstand at $12 represent the standard retail offerings. Paying for the higher-priced versions secures the original or more sought-after packaging. Collectors prioritizing completion or display should pay more, while budget buyers should stick to the lowest-priced versions.
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The Transformers #43 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers #43 (1988) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Transformers #43 (1988) currently has a resale value starting at $8.
- How much more is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Transformers #43 is valued at $27, compared to $19 for a Grade 6.0.
- Is the value heavily dependent on the grade?
- Yes, the value increases significantly with condition, moving from $8 ungraded to $27 for a Grade 8.0.
