The Walking Dead #1 (2003) — Comic Book Value
Walking DeadWhat The Walking Dead #1 (2003) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Walking Dead #1 (2003) value — Ungraded $1,277 · Grade 6.0 $945 · Grade 8.0 $1,001. Prices updated August 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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Which version do you have?
If budget is key, grab the NYCC 10th Anniversary for only $19. The premium versions like the Standard ($1284) or 15th Anniversary Superhero Creamery ($500) offer superior editions, unique packaging, or higher scarcity. Casual readers should stick to the cheapest options, while serious collectors aiming for the best presentation or rarity should invest in the higher-priced, specialized releases.
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Item details
- UPC / EAN
- 70985300073000
- Series
- Walking Dead
- Publisher
- Image
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 2003
The Walking Dead #1 (2003) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Walking Dead #1 (2003) averages around $1277. A CGC 6.0 runs about $945, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1001.
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 | $1,277 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $945 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,001 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9 / $1,900 / $4,750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.00–$4,750.00 (median $1,899.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current value of The Walking Dead #1 in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded copy of The Walking Dead #1 (2003) is currently valued at $1200.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of the series is priced at $914.
- If I have a Grade 6.0 copy, what is its approximate resale worth?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of The Walking Dead #1 is valued at $877.