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The Walking Dead #1

How much is The Walking Dead #1 worth? — live price & value guide

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$3.69

▲ 269.0% over 12d

Jul 12Jul 25

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Why The Walking Dead #1 holds value

Match first print vs later prints. CGC 9.8 is the liquid grade.

+Image Comics, 2003.
+First print commands a premium.

Grades to watch

CGC 9.8CGC 9.6Raw NM

PSA 10 vs PSA 9 vs raw for The Walking Dead #1

Treat PSA 10, PSA 9, and raw near-mint as separate markets. Match grade in sold comps before you compare live asks. Canadians should add shipping before calling a US listing a deal.

Graded vs raw guide · PSA 10 vs raw for Canadians · How much is my card worth?

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