Batman #78 (1953) — Comic Book Value

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What Batman #78 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Batman #78 (1953) value — Ungraded $217 · Grade 6.0 $629 · Grade 8.0 $12,000. Prices updated August 2026.

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Value by grade
$217
Ungraded
2.9×
$629
Grade 6.0
55.3×
$12,000
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 55.3× raw.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Batman #78 (1953), purchase the Standard version for $5. The Mann version at $6 offers minimal distinction, while the $217 Standard and $2 Variant likely denote superior condition or packaging. Buyers prioritizing collection completeness or investment should pay for the higher-priced Standard or Variant, whereas budget-conscious collectors should stick to the $5 Standard.

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Item details

Series
Batman
Publisher
DC
Issue
#78
Key issue
No
Release date
August 1, 1953

Batman #78 (1953) comic value

An ungraded copy of Batman #78 (1953) averages around $217. A CGC 6.0 runs about $629, and a CGC 8.0 commands $12000.

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$217eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$629eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$12,000eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for this Batman comic?
The ungraded value for Batman #78 (1953) is listed at $224.
How much more valuable is a high-grade copy compared to ungraded?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $12000, significantly higher than the $224 ungraded price.
What is the price point for a mid-grade copy?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #78 (1953) is currently valued at $629.

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