Detective Comics #242 (1957) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #242 (1957) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #242 (1957) value — Ungraded 33,81 € · $39 · Grade 6.0 215,87 € · $249 · Grade 8.0 858,26 € · $990. Prices updated août 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 25.4× raw.Chart values in USD
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- PriceCharting — Detective Comics #242 (1957) (Detective Comics)33,59 € · $38.75
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Detective Comics #242 (1957) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #242 (1957) averages around $39. A CGC 6.0 runs about $249, and a CGC 8.0 commands $990.
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 | 33,81 € · $39 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 215,87 € · $249 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 858,26 € · $990 | eBay sold comps |
Questions fréquentes
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #242 is currently valued at $63.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #242 can be purchased for $994.
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The difference is substantial, with an ungraded copy at $63 versus a Grade 8.0 at $994.