Detective Comics #281 (1960) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #281 (1960) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #281 (1960) value — Ungraded $25 · Grade 6.0 $185 · Grade 8.0 $246. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$25
Ungraded
7.4×
$185
Grade 6.0
9.8×
$246
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.8× raw.
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Detective Comics #281 (1960) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #281 (1960) averages around $25. A CGC 6.0 runs about $185, and a CGC 8.0 commands $246.
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 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $185 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $246 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #281 is listed at $53.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #281 is available for $246.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this issue?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #281 can be purchased for $185.