Batman #81 (1954) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #81 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #81 (1954) value — Ungraded $296 · Grade 6.0 $1,143 · Grade 8.0 $4,290. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 14.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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 $296. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1143, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4290.
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 | $296 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,143 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,290 | eBay sold comps |
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.