Detective Comics #427 (1972) — Comic Book Value

Detective Comics

What Detective Comics #427 (1972) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #427 (1972) value — Ungraded $12 · Grade 6.0 $50 · Grade 8.0 $60. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Detective Comics
Live on eBay now
See current eBay listings
Value by grade
$12
Ungraded
4.2×
$50
Grade 6.0
5.0×
$60
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.0× raw.

Live on eBay right now

JunkPal AI· resale insightanalyzing sold comps…

Price data verified against · 1

Item details

Series
Detective Comics

Detective Comics #427 (1972) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #427 (1972) averages around $12. A CGC 6.0 runs about $50, and a CGC 8.0 commands $60.

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

Shop this on eBay ↗
ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$12eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$50eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$60eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #427 is available for $15.
How much does a high-grade copy sell for?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #427 is listed at $78.
Is there a price difference between the grades?
Yes, the price increases significantly from the ungraded $15 to the Grade 8.0 price of $78.

More resale values

View all