Detective Comics #253 (1958) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #253 (1958) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #253 (1958) value — Ungraded $79 · Grade 6.0 $649 · Grade 8.0 $1,647. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$79
Ungraded
8.2×
$649
Grade 6.0
20.8×
$1,647
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 20.8× raw.
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Detective Comics #253 (1958) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #253 (1958) averages around $79. A CGC 6.0 runs about $649, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1647.
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 | $79 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $649 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,647 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #253 is currently listed starting around $38.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #253 is valued at $1649.
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The price difference is substantial, with an ungraded copy at $38 versus a Grade 8.0 at $1649.