Detective Comics #287 (1961) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #287 (1961) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #287 (1961) value — Ungraded $51 · Grade 6.0 $234 · Grade 8.0 $263. Prices updated July 2026.

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$51
Ungraded
4.6×
$234
Grade 6.0
5.2×
$263
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.

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Detective Comics #287 (1961) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #287 (1961) averages around $51. A CGC 6.0 runs about $234, and a CGC 8.0 commands $263.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$51eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$234eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$263eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #287 is available starting at $38.
How much does a Grade 8.0 copy sell for?
A copy of Detective Comics #287 graded at 8.0 is priced at $263.
Is there a price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
Yes, the graded versions are significantly more valuable, with a Grade 6.0 copy listed at $237.

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