Detective Comics #251 (1958) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #251 (1958) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #251 (1958) value — Ungraded $49 · Grade 6.0 $105 · Grade 8.0 $375. Prices updated August 2026.

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$49
Ungraded
2.1×
$105
Grade 6.0
7.7×
$375
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.7× raw.

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Detective Comics #251 (1958) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #251 (1958) averages around $49. A CGC 6.0 runs about $105, and a CGC 8.0 commands $375.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$49eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$105eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$375eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for this comic?
The ungraded value for Detective Comics #251 is listed at $50.
How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued significantly higher at $600 compared to the ungraded price.
What is the price point for a mid-grade copy?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #251 sells for $105.

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