Detective Comics #242 (1957) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #242 (1957) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #242 (1957) value — Ungraded $39 · Grade 6.0 $249 · Grade 8.0 $990. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$39
Ungraded
6.4×
$249
Grade 6.0
25.4×
$990
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 25.4× raw.
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Detective Comics #242 (1957) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #242 (1957) averages around $39. A CGC 6.0 runs about $249, and a CGC 8.0 commands $990.
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 | $39 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $249 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $990 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #242 is currently valued at $63.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #242 can be purchased for $994.
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The difference is substantial, with an ungraded copy at $63 versus a Grade 8.0 at $994.