Batman #256 (1974) — Comic Book Value

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What Batman #256 (1974) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Batman #256 (1974) value — Ungraded $14 · Grade 6.0 $20 · Grade 8.0 $83. Prices updated August 2026.

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$14
Ungraded
+43%
$20
Grade 6.0
5.9×
$83
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.9× raw.

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Batman #256 (1974) comic value

An ungraded copy of Batman #256 (1974) averages around $14. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20, and a CGC 8.0 commands $83.

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$14eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$20eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$83eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Batman #256?
The ungraded version of Batman #256 is listed for $15.
How much is a high-grade copy of this Batman comic?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Batman #256 sells for $83.
Is there a price difference between the different grades?
Yes, the price increases substantially from the ungraded $15 to the Grade 8.0 at $83.

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