The Transformers [Newsstand] #17 (1986) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers [Newsstand] #17 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers [Newsstand] #17 (1986) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $23 · Grade 8.0 $35. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard version listed at $5. The Jewelers ($35) and Standard ($29) versions offer premium presentation and higher collectibility. If you are a casual collector, the $5 or $8 versions suffice. Serious investors or those seeking the best presentation should pay the premium for the Jewelers or Standard editions.
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The Transformers [Newsstand] #17 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers [Newsstand] #17 (1986) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $23, and a CGC 8.0 commands $35.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $35 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of The Transformers [Newsstand] #17 is currently listed at $8.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A copy graded at 8.0 is valued at $35.
- What is the price difference between ungraded and Grade 6.0?
- The ungraded version is $8, while the Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $17.
