Image · Modern · 2003
Walking Dead #1
Image · 2003
Noted for: Rick Grimes
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 9 median
$2,814
4 CGC 9 sales of 6 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 27, 2026
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What is Walking Dead #1 worth?
The Walking Dead #1 is an Image 2003 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $1,889 to $3,369. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $2,814.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-27. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | CGC 9 | $150 |
| 2026-09-13 | CGC 9 | $2,999 |
| 2026-09-11 | CGC 9 | $195 |
| 2026-09-07 | CGC 9 | $2,628 |
| 2026-09-07 | CGC 9 | $3,369 |
| 2026-09-06 | CGC 9 | $1,889 |
The Walking Dead #1 in context
Why collectors care
The Walking Dead #1 (2003, Image) is the first appearance of Rick Grimes and the launch of one of the most successful comic franchises of the century. It is the defining modern independent key.
How to identify it
The 2003 first printing has a black Image logo in the top corner (later printings changed the logo color) and no printing note in the indicia. Numerous later printings and variants exist and are worth far less.
Common mistakes
Second and later printings are frequently sold as the first; check the Image logo color and the indicia. Buy graded for high-value copies.
Grade considerations
The first printing had a modest run, so high-grade census copies are scarce and command large premiums. The black cover shows spine and corner wear, the usual grade-limiters.
Recorded sales by grade
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 27, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | $2,814 | $1,889 to $3,369 |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-27. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. For this item, 2 of 6 sales were set aside on this rule.
A comic sale that sold for under a third of the median of this issue's lower-grade sales is also set aside as a probable reprint, facsimile, later printing or restored copy, since a higher grade of the same book should not sell for less. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary was a completed eBay sale, listed by date, grade and price in the sales table lower on this page. Individual listings are not linked. Methodology version 2026.4. Read the full methodology.
Walking Dead #1 value FAQ
What is Walking Dead #1 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $1,889 to $3,369.
What grade sells most often for Walking Dead #1?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $2,814.
What is the highest median grade for Walking Dead #1?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $2,814. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Walking Dead #1 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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