Detective Comics #538 (1984) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #538 (1984) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #538 (1984) value — Ungraded ₩7,135 · $5 · Grade 6.0 ₩21,406 · $15 · Grade 8.0 ₩34,249 · $24. Prices updated 2026년 8월.
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 4.8× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Detective Comics #538, buy the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version at $6 offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Casual collectors seeking the lowest entry price should choose Newsstand. Those prioritizing the slightly higher perceived value or a minor difference in condition might consider the Standard, but the price difference is minimal.
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Detective Comics #538 (1984) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #538 (1984) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $24.
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 | ₩7,135 · $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | ₩21,406 · $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | ₩34,249 · $24 | eBay sold comps |
자주 묻는 질문
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #538?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #538 starts at $7.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #538 is listed for $29.
- Is the condition of the comic important for its resale value?
- Yes, condition matters; for example, a Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $18.