Detective Comics #290 (1961) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #290 (1961) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #290 (1961) value — Ungraded $32 · Grade 6.0 $85 · Grade 8.0 $228. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$32
Ungraded
2.7×
$85
Grade 6.0
7.1×
$228
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.1× raw.
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Detective Comics #290 (1961) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #290 (1961) averages around $32. A CGC 6.0 runs about $85, and a CGC 8.0 commands $228.
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 | $32 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $85 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $228 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- Ungraded copies of Detective Comics #290 start at $29.
- How much is a high-grade copy valued at?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #290 is valued at $228.
- Is there a price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases significantly; for example, a Grade 6.0 is $85 compared to the ungraded price.