Detective Comics #438 (1973) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #438 (1973) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #438 (1973) value — Ungraded $24 · Grade 6.0 $71 · Grade 8.0 $127. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Detective Comics
Live on eBay now
Value by grade
$24
Ungraded
3.0×
$71
Grade 6.0
5.3×
$127
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.
Live on eBay right now
JunkPal AI· resale insightanalyzing sold comps…
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
Detective Comics #438 (1973) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #438 (1973) averages around $24. A CGC 6.0 runs about $71, and a CGC 8.0 commands $127.
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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $24 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $71 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $127 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #438 is currently valued at $15.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $75, making it $60 more than the ungraded $15 listing.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 version?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #438 sells for $42.