The Transformers [RI] #1 (2009) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers [RI] #1 (2009) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers [RI] #1 (2009) value — Ungraded $148 · Grade 6.0 $124 · Grade 8.0 $149. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Which version do you have?
To simply own The Transformers #1, grab the RI version for $29. Premium versions like Newsstand ($83) or Gallagher Virgin ($70) offer superior packaging or limited edition status. If you want the best presentation or rarity, pay the premium. However, for casual collecting, the cheaper options like Standard ($55) or Gallagher ($45) provide the core item without the high cost.
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Item details
- Series
- Transformers
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 18, 2009
The Transformers [RI] #1 (2009) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers [RI] #1 (2009) averages around $148. A CGC 6.0 runs about $124, and a CGC 8.0 commands $149.
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 | $148 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $124 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $149 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4.95 / $29.99 / $999.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.95–$999.99 (median $29.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price range for The Transformers [RI] #1 (2009)?
- The comic is listed ungraded for $29, with a Grade 6.0 copy available for $27.
- Is the value of the comic dependent on its grade?
- Yes, while the ungraded and 8.0 grades are both $29, the Grade 6.0 version is listed for $27.
- What series does this comic belong to?
- This specific issue is part of the Transformers series.
