Detective Comics #397 (1970) — Comic Book Value

Detective Comics

What Detective Comics #397 (1970) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #397 (1970) value — Ungraded $25 · Grade 6.0 $47 · Grade 8.0 $108. Prices updated July 2026.

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$25
Ungraded
+88%
$47
Grade 6.0
4.3×
$108
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.

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Detective Comics #397 (1970) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #397 (1970) averages around $25. A CGC 6.0 runs about $47, and a CGC 8.0 commands $108.

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$25eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$47eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$108eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #397 starts at $33.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #397 is valued at $108.
Is the condition grade important for this comic?
Yes, the condition significantly impacts value, with a Grade 6.0 selling for $47.

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