# Detective Comics #286 (1960) — resale value

**Detective Comics #286 (1960)** is worth about **$74** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$270**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $74 |
| Grade 6.0 | $225 |
| Grade 8.0 | $270 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520286%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520286%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Detective Comics |

## Detective Comics #286 (1960) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Detective Comics #286 (1960)** averages around $74. A CGC 6.0 runs about $225, and a CGC 8.0 commands $270.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting price for Detective Comics #286?**

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #286 is listed with a starting value of $62.

**How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?**

A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $270, significantly higher than the $62 price point for ungraded copies.

**What is the estimated value for a Grade 6.0 copy?**

A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #286 is currently valued at $225.

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