Detective Comics #257 (1958) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #257 (1958) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #257 (1958) value — Ungraded $36 · Grade 6.0 $250 · Grade 8.0 $580. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$36
Ungraded
6.9×
$250
Grade 6.0
16.1×
$580
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 16.1× raw.
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Detective Comics #257 (1958) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #257 (1958) averages around $36. A CGC 6.0 runs about $250, and a CGC 8.0 commands $580.
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 | $36 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $250 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $580 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for Detective Comics #257?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #257 (1958) is currently valued around $36.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade copy compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy can fetch $580, significantly more than the $36 starting price for ungraded copies.
- Is there a specific price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- Detective Comics #257 in Grade 6.0 is listed with a resale value of $305.