DC · Copper Age · 1986
Watchmen #1
DC · 1986
Noted for: Watchmen ensemble
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 9 median
$92
4 CGC 9 sales of 6 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 20, 2026
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What is Watchmen #1 worth?
The Watchmen #1 is a DC 1986 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $61 to $140. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $92.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
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Search current eBay listingsLast recorded sales
Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-20. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 | CGC 9 | $69 |
| 2026-09-18 | CGC 9 | $61 |
| 2026-09-17 | CGC 9 | $115 |
| 2026-09-17 | CGC 9 | $600 |
| 2026-09-11 | CGC 9 | $140 |
| 2026-09-08 | CGC 9 | $820 |
The Watchmen #1 in context
Why collectors care
Watchmen #1 (1986) opens the Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons landmark that redefined the medium. It is one of the most acclaimed comics ever published and a cornerstone modern key.
How to identify it
A 1986 first printing of the twelve-issue DC limited series. Confirm the issue and edition; the run was large, so grade drives value.
Common mistakes
Because it was widely printed, only high-grade copies carry a meaningful premium. Later trade collections are not the single issue.
Grade considerations
As a mid-1980s book it is common in mid grade but scarcer in top census grades with white pages, which is where the premium sits.
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 20, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | $92 | $61 to $140 |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-20. 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.
Watchmen #1 value FAQ
What is Watchmen #1 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $61 to $140.
What grade sells most often for Watchmen #1?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $92.
What is the highest median grade for Watchmen #1?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $92. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Watchmen #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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