# Adventure Comics #85 (1943) — resale value

**Adventure Comics #85 (1943)** is worth about **$211** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$1,140**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $211 |
| Grade 8.0 | $1140 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-01. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAdventure%2520Comics%252085%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAdventure%2520Comics%252085%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Adventure Comics |
| Publisher | DC |
| Issue | #85 |
| Key issue | No |
| Release date | April 1, 1943 |

## Adventure Comics #85 (1943) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Adventure Comics #85 (1943)** averages around $211. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1140.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?**

The ungraded copy is priced at $284, whereas the Grade 8.0 version is listed for $1140.

**Is this comic considered rare?**

The listing provides specific market values for both ungraded and graded copies, indicating collectible interest.

**What is the series this comic belongs to?**

This specific issue is part of the Adventure Comics series.

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