The Transformers #61 (1989) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers #61 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers #61 (1989) value — Ungraded $18 · Grade 6.0 $32 · Grade 8.0 $33. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.8× raw.
Live on eBay right now
Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own The Transformers #61 (1989), the Direct version at $14 is the cheapest route. The Standard version at $17 offers no significant upgrade in content or scarcity over the Direct release based on the pricing. Therefore, buyers prioritizing budget should choose Direct, while those willing to spend the extra three dollars for the Standard version gain no tangible benefit.
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Transformers
The Transformers #61 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers #61 (1989) averages around $18. A CGC 6.0 runs about $32, and a CGC 8.0 commands $33.
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 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $32 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $33 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the lowest price I can get for Transformers #61?
- The ungraded version of Transformers #61 is currently listed for $17.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Transformers #61 sells for $34.
- Is the value of Transformers #61 dependent on its condition?
- Yes, the value increases significantly with grade, ranging from $17 ungraded to $34 for an 8.0.
