Detective Comics #293 (1961) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #293 (1961) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #293 (1961) value — Ungraded $31 · Grade 6.0 $78 · Grade 8.0 $258. Prices updated September 2026.

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$31
Ungraded
2.5×
$78
Grade 6.0
8.3×
$258
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.3× raw.

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Detective Comics #293 (1961) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #293 (1961) averages around $31. A CGC 6.0 runs about $78, and a CGC 8.0 commands $258.

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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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$31eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$78eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$258eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #293?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #293 starts at $34.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of this issue is valued at $261.
Is there a mid-range option available?
Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy is currently priced at $78.

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