Batman #253 (1973) — Comic Book Value

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What Batman #253 (1973) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Batman #253 (1973) value — Ungraded $25 · Grade 6.0 $80 · Grade 8.0 $96. Prices updated July 2026.

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$25
Ungraded
3.2×
$80
Grade 6.0
3.8×
$96
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.

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Batman #253 (1973) comic value

An ungraded copy of Batman #253 (1973) averages around $25. A CGC 6.0 runs about $80, and a CGC 8.0 commands $96.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$25eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$80eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$96eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this Batman comic?
The ungraded version of Batman #253 is currently listed at $30.
How much is a higher-grade copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Batman #253 sells for $96, while a Grade 6.0 is priced at $80.
Is the value significantly different between grades?
Yes, the value increases notably from the ungraded $30 to the Grade 8.0's $96.

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