Batman #79 (1953) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #79 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #79 (1953) value — Ungraded $268 · Grade 6.0 $610 · Grade 8.0 $3,469. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 12.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
* BATMAN #79 (1953) Robin Classic Vicki Vale Good/Very Good 3.0 *
Batman #79 1953 CGC 5.0 VG/FN OW High Definition Scans**
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Which version do you have?
If budget is the main concern, grab the Card Stock version for only $4. The Standard $162 version represents the typical, higher-grade collectible, while the Mann and Standard $5 versions offer slight variations. Collectors prioritizing investment or completeness should pay for the Standard $162. Casual buyers looking for a cheap piece of history should opt for the Card Stock.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #79
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1953
Batman #79 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #79 (1953) averages around $268. A CGC 6.0 runs about $610, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3469.
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 | $268 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $610 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,469 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5.99 / $310 / $699.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 22, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.99–$699.99 (median $310.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Batman #79?
- An ungraded copy of Batman #79 is currently listed at $128.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this Batman issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Batman #79 is valued at $1898.
- What is the price difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The price jumps significantly, with a Grade 8.0 selling for $1898 compared to an ungraded price of $128.