Detective Comics #291 (1961) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #291 (1961) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #291 (1961) value — Ungraded $48 · Grade 6.0 $77 · Grade 8.0 $260. Prices updated July 2026.

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$48
Ungraded
+60%
$77
Grade 6.0
5.4×
$260
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.4× raw.

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Detective Comics #291 (1961) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #291 (1961) averages around $48. A CGC 6.0 runs about $77, and a CGC 8.0 commands $260.

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$48eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$77eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$260eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #291 starts at $28.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $260, significantly higher than the $28 starting price for ungraded.
Is there a price difference between the Grade 6.0 and Grade 8.0 versions?
Yes, the Grade 6.0 sells for $77, while the higher-graded 8.0 version is valued at $260.

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