Batman #81 (1954) — Comic Book Value

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What Batman #81 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Batman #81 (1954) value — Ungraded $351 · Grade 6.0 $1,143 · Grade 8.0 $5,241. Prices updated September 2026.

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$13
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$375
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Value by grade
$351
Ungraded
3.3×
$1,143
Grade 6.0
14.9×
$5,241
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 14.9× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Expired listings — price reference

Batman #81 CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off White Two-Face Cover and Appearance! DC Comics 1954$979Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 8Look up ↗
Batman #81 1954 CGC 3.5 VG- White High Definition Scans**$800Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 8Look up ↗
Batman 83 GD Range 1954 DC Comics Vintage Golden Age$225Goodexpired · seen Aug 8Look up ↗
Batman #81 Coverless 0.3 1954$94Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 8Look up ↗
BATMAN #82 1954 CGC 2.0 OFF-WHITE PAGES$245Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 8Look up ↗
8X10" Matted Print Golden Age Comic Book Art: Batman #81, Feb 1954$16.74Newexpired · seen Aug 8Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

If you simply want to own Batman #81 (1954), buy the Card Stock version for only $5. The Standard ($290) and Mattina ($6) versions offer different levels of desirability, though the Mattina is significantly cheaper than the Standard. The Standard version represents the most sought-after, high-grade collectible. Casual collectors should save, while serious investors should pay for the Standard.

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Item details

Series
Batman
Publisher
DC
Issue
#81
Key issue
No
Release date
February 1, 1954

Batman #81 (1954) comic value

An ungraded copy of Batman #81 (1954) averages around $351. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1143, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5241.

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$351eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$1,143eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$5,241eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$9.99 / $375 / $97920 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 7, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$979.00 (median $375.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale price for Batman #81?
The ungraded version of Batman #81 is currently valued at $275.
How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $4048, significantly higher than the $275 ungraded price.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #81 is listed with a resale value of $1230.

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