The Transformers [Newsstand] #39 (1988) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers [Newsstand] #39 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers [Newsstand] #39 (1988) value — Ungraded $9 · Grade 6.0 $20 · Grade 8.0 $30. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own The Transformers #39 (1985), grab the Standard version for $4. The premium versions like Shepherd ($12) or 4 Color Fantasies ($9) offer specific editions or variations that appeal to dedicated collectors. If you are a casual buyer, stick to the cheapest Standard copies. Serious collectors looking for specific variants should pay the premium for Shepherd or Simone.
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The Transformers [Newsstand] #39 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers [Newsstand] #39 (1988) averages around $9. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20, and a CGC 8.0 commands $30.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $20 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $30 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this Transformers comic?
- The ungraded version of Transformers #39 is listed with a starting resale value of $7.
- How much is a high-grade copy of Transformers #39?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Transformers #39 sells for $26.
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and Grade 6.0 versions?
- The ungraded version is $7, while the Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $17.
