# Detective Comics #305 (1962) — resale value

**Detective Comics #305 (1962)** is worth about **$23** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$175**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $23 |
| Grade 6.0 | $142 |
| Grade 8.0 | $175 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

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- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520305%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Detective Comics |

## Detective Comics #305 (1962) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Detective Comics #305 (1962)** averages around $23. A CGC 6.0 runs about $142, and a CGC 8.0 commands $175.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting price for this comic?**

The ungraded version of Detective Comics #305 is currently listed at $29.

**How much is a high-grade copy worth?**

A Grade 8.0 copy of this issue is valued at $175.

**Is the condition significantly impacting the price?**

Yes, the price jumps from $29 (ungraded) to $108 (Grade 6.0) and up to $175 (Grade 8.0).

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