Detective Comics #261 (1958) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #261 (1958) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #261 (1958) value — Ungraded $51 · Grade 6.0 $169 · Grade 8.0 $191. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$51
Ungraded
3.3×
$169
Grade 6.0
3.7×
$191
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.
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Detective Comics #261 (1958) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #261 (1958) averages around $51. A CGC 6.0 runs about $169, and a CGC 8.0 commands $191.
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 | $51 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $169 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $191 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #261 is currently valued at $49.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $191, significantly more than the $49 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- Detective Comics #261 in Grade 6.0 is listed with a value of $169.