Detective Comics #296 (1961) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #296 (1961) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #296 (1961) value — Ungraded $30 · Grade 6.0 $83 · Grade 8.0 $184. Prices updated August 2026.

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$30
Ungraded
2.8×
$83
Grade 6.0
6.1×
$184
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.1× raw.

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Detective Comics #296 (1961) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #296 (1961) averages around $30. A CGC 6.0 runs about $83, and a CGC 8.0 commands $184.

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$30eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$83eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$184eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #296?
The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #296 is currently listed for $24.
How much does a Grade 8.0 copy sell for?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #296 is available for $184.
Is there a mid-range price point for this comic?
Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #296 is listed at $79.

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