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Transformers CPV Newsstand Comics
Transformers has 19 CPVs published from September 1984 to August 1986. High value books include #1, featuring the first comic appearance and origin of the Autobots and Decepticons, and #8, with the first full appearance of the Dinobots.
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Transformers CPV Guide Values
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CGC Snapshot
Counts, census rarity ratios, & year/year changes
Reg Count19,050
CPV count525
CPV rarity2.7%
Issue
DirectEditionNM- USD
CPVCoverPrice
Newsstand CPV Values USD
9.2NM-
9.0VF/NM
8.0VF
6.0FN
4.0VG
2.0GD
%CPV
Census
Census
CPV Count▲ chg
CPV:RegularRatio
Regular Count▲ chg
$185
$1.00
$325▲ $27
$218
$174
$122
$82
$41
2.6%
227▲ 6
1 : 37
8,386▲ 278
House note1st Appearance of Transformers
Doug noteORIGIN and FIRST appearance in Comics of the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS; The FIRST BATTLE between the Autobots &...
Angelo noteA series of Transformers movies are soon to be released starting in 2027. In November of 2025 a 9.2 CGC sold for $391....
CGC Key CommentsOrigin & 1st comic appearance of the Autobots & the Decepticons. $1.00 cover price.
House note1st Appearance of Transformers
Doug noteORIGIN and FIRST appearance in Comics of the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS; The FIRST BATTLE between the Autobots & the Decepticons; The FIRST Appearance in Comics of; MEGATRON, Ravage, OPTIMUS PRIME
Angelo noteA series of Transformers movies are soon to be released starting in 2027. In November of 2025 a 9.2 CGC sold for $391. In 2024: February a 9.8 CGC sold for $3899; Winter a 9.6 CGC sold for $1250, August a 9.4 CGC sold for $650; May a 5.0 CGC sold for $250 . Any dip in price on this book will prove to be a great buy when looking back years from now. Every CPV collector should have a copy of this book given the importance of this issue. A good number of copies were printed with a manufactoring flaw due to a dull blade (top and/or bottom edge of covers).
CGC Key CommentsOrigin & 1st comic appearance of the Autobots & the Decepticons. $1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key CommentsOrigin & 1st comic appearance of the Autobots & the Decepticons. $1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBill Mantlo & Ralph Macchio story; Frank Springer & Kim DeMulder art; Bill Sienkiewicz cover
$45
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$115▲ $34
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$62
$43
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House noteLimited Series #2
Doug noteOPTIMUS PRIME vs. MEGATRON Battle, Cover & Story-c/s; Golden-c;
Angelo noteIn April of 2025 a 9.2 CGC sold for $240.
CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
House noteLimited Series #2
Doug noteOPTIMUS PRIME vs. MEGATRON Battle, Cover & Story-c/s; Golden-c;
Angelo noteIn April of 2025 a 9.2 CGC sold for $240.
CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBill Mantlo & Jim Salicrup story; Frank Springer & Kim DeMulder art; Michael Golden cover
$45
$1.00
$98▲ $13
$66
$53
$37
$25
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2.4%
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House noteLimited Series #3
Doug noteEarly app Black Costume SPIDER-MAN vs. Megatron, Cover & Story
Angelo noteBlack suit Spider-man on the cover with a red background…an iconic interaction with colors that really...
CGC Key CommentsSpider-Man appearance. $1.00 cover price.
House noteLimited Series #3
Doug noteEarly app Black Costume SPIDER-MAN vs. Megatron, Cover & Story
Angelo noteBlack suit Spider-man on the cover with a red background…an iconic interaction with colors that really pop out!
CGC Key CommentsSpider-Man appearance. $1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key CommentsSpider-Man appearance. $1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteJim Salicrup story, Frank Springer cover; Frank Springer, Kim DeMulder & Mike Esposito art
$45
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$69▲ $9
$52
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$19
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1.5%
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House noteLimited Series #4
Doug noteAutobots Last stand;
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Shockwave. Dinobots cameo. $1.00 cover price.
House noteLimited Series #4
Doug noteAutobots Last stand;
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Shockwave. Dinobots cameo. $1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Shockwave. Dinobots cameo. $1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteJim Salicrup story, Mark Texeira cover; Frank Springer, Ian Akin & Brian Garvey art
$45
$1.00
$60▲ $8
$45
$36
$25
$17
$8
1.5%
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Doug noteShockwave beats Megatron to become leader of the Decepticons;
CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
Doug noteShockwave beats Megatron to become leader of the Decepticons;
CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Alan Kupperberg art; Mark Bright cover
$16
$1.00
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$28
$23
$16
$11
$5
2.5%
12▲ 1
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Doug noteMegatron vs Shockwave, Battle to the Death, for leadership of Decepticons; First appearance of JOSIE BELLER; Apparent...
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Josie Beller who later becomes Circuit Breaker. $1.00 cover price.
Doug noteMegatron vs Shockwave, Battle to the Death, for leadership of Decepticons; First appearance of JOSIE BELLER; Apparent DEATH of the Transformers Autobots continues;
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Josie Beller who later becomes Circuit Breaker. $1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Josie Beller who later becomes Circuit Breaker. $1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Alan Kupperberg cover & art
$16
$1.00
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$28
$23
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$11
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4.4%
13▲ 1
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Doug noteMEGATRON vs Ratchet battle, Cover & Story;
CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
Doug noteMEGATRON vs Ratchet battle, Cover & Story;
CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; William Johnson & Kyle Baker art; Mark Bright & Brad Joyce cover
$70
$1.00
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$67
$54
$38
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1.8%
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1,453▲ 58
Doug noteFirst Full appearance of the DINOBOTS cover & story;
Angelo noteIn January of 2024 an 8.5 CGC sold for $150
CGC Key Comments1st full app. Dinobots (Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl & Swoop). Circuit Breaker cameo. $1.00 cover price
Doug noteFirst Full appearance of the DINOBOTS cover & story;
Angelo noteIn January of 2024 an 8.5 CGC sold for $150
CGC Key Comments1st full app. Dinobots (Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl & Swoop). Circuit Breaker cameo. $1.00 cover price
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CGC Key Comments1st full app. Dinobots (Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl & Swoop). Circuit Breaker cameo. $1.00 cover price
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; William Johnson & Kyle Baker art; Mark Bright & Kyle Baker cover
$16
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3.2%
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Doug noteFirst Full Appearance of Circuit-Breaker! Circuit-Breaker & Starscream, Cover & Story;
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Circuit Breaker. $1.00 cover price.
Doug noteFirst Full Appearance of Circuit-Breaker! Circuit-Breaker & Starscream, Cover & Story;
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Circuit Breaker. $1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Circuit Breaker. $1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Mike Manley cover & art
$35
$1.00
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$38
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$21
$14
$7
3.8%
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House noteVersus Devastator
Doug noteIntro of the Constructicons
CGC Key Comments1st app. of the Constructicons (Hook, Scavenger, Mixmaster, Bonecrusher, Long Haul & Scrapper). $1.00 cover price.
House noteVersus Devastator
Doug noteIntro of the Constructicons
CGC Key Comments1st app. of the Constructicons (Hook, Scavenger, Mixmaster, Bonecrusher, Long Haul & Scrapper). $1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments1st app. of the Constructicons (Hook, Scavenger, Mixmaster, Bonecrusher, Long Haul & Scrapper). $1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce art; Kyle Baker cover
$14
$1.00
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$33
$26
$18
$12
$6
3.1%
12▲ 1
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371▲ 17
House noteVersus Jetfire
Doug note1st appearance of JETFIRE
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Jetfire. $1.00 cover price.
House noteVersus Jetfire
Doug note1st appearance of JETFIRE
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Jetfire. $1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Jetfire. $1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Herb Trimpe & Tom Palmer art; Herb Trimpe cover
$8
$1.00
$20—
$18
$14
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$7
$3
4.3%
14▲ 1
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CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
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CGC Key Comments$1.00 cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Herb Trimpe & Al Gordon art; Herb Trimpe cover
$8
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CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
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CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Don Perlin & Al Gordon art; Herb Trimpe cover
$14
95¢
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$31
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$17
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$6
3.3%
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Doug noteJetfire becomes an Autobot; First appearance of Grapple, Hoist, Smokescreen Skids & Tracks;
CGC Key CommentsJetfire joins the Autobots. 1st app of Grapple, Hoist, Smokescreen, Skids & Tracks. 95 cent cover price.
Doug noteJetfire becomes an Autobot; First appearance of Grapple, Hoist, Smokescreen Skids & Tracks;
CGC Key CommentsJetfire joins the Autobots. 1st app of Grapple, Hoist, Smokescreen, Skids & Tracks. 95 cent cover price.
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CGC Key CommentsJetfire joins the Autobots. 1st app of Grapple, Hoist, Smokescreen, Skids & Tracks. 95 cent cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Don Perlin & Al Gordon art; Bob Budiansky & Mike Esposito cover
$8
95¢
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CGC Key Comments1st appearance of the Robot-Master (Donny Finkelberg). 95 cent cover price.
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of the Robot-Master (Donny Finkelberg). 95 cent cover price.
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CGC Key Comments1st appearance of the Robot-Master (Donny Finkelberg). 95 cent cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Don Perlin & Keith Williams art; Herb Trimpe cover
$26
95¢
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$32
$26
$18
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$6
5.3%
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Doug noteBumblebee?Ç Last Stand / Plight of the Bumblebee;
CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
Doug noteBumblebee?Ç Last Stand / Plight of the Bumblebee;
CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
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CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
CGC Art NoteLen Kaminski story; Graham Nolan & Tom Morgan art; Herb Trimpe cover
$8
95¢
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Doug noteFirst appearance of Blaster, Powerglide, Cosmos, Seaspray, Warpath, Beachcomber, Preceptor, Straxus, Kickback,...
CGC Key Comments1st app. of Blaster, Powerglide, Cosmos, Warpath, Beachcomber, Perceptor, Seaspray, Straxus & the Insecticons.
Doug noteFirst appearance of Blaster, Powerglide, Cosmos, Seaspray, Warpath, Beachcomber, Preceptor, Straxus, Kickback, Bombshell, Shrapnel, Dirge and Ramjet;
CGC Key Comments1st app. of Blaster, Powerglide, Cosmos, Warpath, Beachcomber, Perceptor, Seaspray, Straxus & the Insecticons.
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CGC Key Comments1st app. of Blaster, Powerglide, Cosmos, Warpath, Beachcomber, Perceptor, Seaspray, Straxus & the Insecticons.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story; Don Perlin & Keith Williams art; Herb Trimpe cover
$8
95¢
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$23
$18
$13
$9
$4
5.8%
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Doug noteBlaster and Straxus battle-c/s;
CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
Doug noteBlaster and Straxus battle-c/s;
CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
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CGC Key Comments95 cent cover price.
CGC Art NoteBob Budiansky story, Herb Trimpe cover; Don Perlin, Keith Williams & Vince Colletta art
$20
95¢
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$45
$36
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$17
$8
5.2%
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House note1st Appearance of Omega Supreme
Doug noteScarcer LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title; First appearance of Omega Supreme;
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Omega Supreme. Robot-Master appearance.
House note1st Appearance of Omega Supreme
Doug noteScarcer LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title; First appearance of Omega Supreme;
CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Omega Supreme. Robot-Master appearance.
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CGC Key Comments1st appearance of Omega Supreme. Robot-Master appearance.
CGC Art NoteBud Budiansky story; Don Perlin, Ian Akins & Brian Garvey art; Herb Trimpe cover
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