Detective Comics #422 (1972) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #422 (1972) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #422 (1972) value — Ungraded $25 · Grade 6.0 $81 · Grade 8.0 $100. Prices updated July 2026.

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$25
Ungraded
3.2×
$81
Grade 6.0
4.0×
$100
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.

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Detective Comics #422 (1972) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #422 (1972) averages around $25. A CGC 6.0 runs about $81, and a CGC 8.0 commands $100.

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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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$25eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$81eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$100eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #422?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #422 is listed for $25.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #422 is currently priced at $100.
Is the value significantly different between the ungraded and graded versions?
Yes, the value increases notably, with a Grade 6.0 selling for $79 compared to the ungraded $25.

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