The Transformers [Newsstand] #36 (1988) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers [Newsstand] #36 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers [Newsstand] #36 (1988) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $22 · Grade 8.0 $32. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.2× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own The Transformers #36, buy the Standard: $3 version. The Milne ($9) and 1:10 ($8) versions likely offer minor packaging variations or slight print differences, while the Powell ($2) is the cheapest entry point. Collectors prioritizing completeness or specific print runs should pay more for the Standard: $10 or Milne. Casual buyers should stick to the lower-priced Standard variants to save money.
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The Transformers [Newsstand] #36 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers [Newsstand] #36 (1988) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $22, and a CGC 8.0 commands $32.
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 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $32 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this Transformers issue?
- The ungraded condition for The Transformers [Newsstand] #36 (1988) starts at $7.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A copy of this issue graded at 8.0 is currently valued at $25.
- Is there a significant price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases from $7 ungraded to $25 for a Grade 8.0 copy.
