Detective Comics #298 (1961) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #298 (1961) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #298 (1961) value — Ungraded $400 · Grade 6.0 $1,020 · Grade 8.0 $2,687. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #298
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1961
Detective Comics #298 (1961) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #298 (1961) averages around $400. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1020, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2687.
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 | $400 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,020 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,687 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $580 / $3,350 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$3,349.99 (median $580.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for Detective Comics #298?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #298 is currently valued at $420.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2782, significantly higher than the $420 starting price for ungraded.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #298 is listed with a resale value of $1132.