Detective Comics #421 (1972) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #421 (1972) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #421 (1972) value — Ungraded $16 · Grade 6.0 $53 · Grade 8.0 $63. Prices updated July 2026.

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$16
Ungraded
3.3×
$53
Grade 6.0
3.9×
$63
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.9× raw.

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Detective Comics #421 (1972) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #421 (1972) averages around $16. A CGC 6.0 runs about $53, and a CGC 8.0 commands $63.

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$16eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$53eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$63eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #421?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #421 is currently available starting at $21.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
A copy of Detective Comics #421 graded at 8.0 is priced at $99.
Is the condition of the comic the biggest factor in its price?
Yes, the condition significantly impacts the price, ranging from $21 for ungraded to $99 for a Grade 8.0.

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