Detective Comics #294 (1961) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #294 (1961) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #294 (1961) value — Ungraded $42 · Grade 6.0 $120 · Grade 8.0 $294. Prices updated July 2026.

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$42
Ungraded
2.9×
$120
Grade 6.0
7.0×
$294
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.

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Detective Comics #294 (1961) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #294 (1961) averages around $42. A CGC 6.0 runs about $120, and a CGC 8.0 commands $294.

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$42eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$120eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$294eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #294?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #294 is currently listed at $29.
How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
A copy of Detective Comics #294 graded at an 8.0 sells for $294.
Is the value of this comic dependent on its grade?
Yes, the value increases significantly; a Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $120.

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