The Transformers #56 (1989) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers #56 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers #56 (1989) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $25. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own The Transformers #56 (2016), grab the Standard version for $4. The higher-priced versions like RI ($30) or Newsstand ($14) offer better packaging or scarcity. If you are a casual collector, the $4 Standard is fine. However, serious completists or those valuing presentation should pay the premium for the RI or Newsstand versions.
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The Transformers #56 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers #56 (1989) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $25.
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 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Transformers #56?
- The ungraded version of Transformers #56 is currently listed at $11.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A copy of Transformers #56 in Grade 8.0 condition sells for $32.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this issue?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Transformers #56 is available for $22.
