Detective Comics #442 (1974) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #442 (1974) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #442 (1974) value — Ungraded $15 · Grade 6.0 $40 · Grade 8.0 $50. Prices updated July 2026.

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$15
Ungraded
2.7×
$40
Grade 6.0
3.3×
$50
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.3× raw.

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Detective Comics #442 (1974) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #442 (1974) averages around $15. A CGC 6.0 runs about $40, and a CGC 8.0 commands $50.

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$15eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$40eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$50eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #442?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #442 is currently listed for $15.
How much is a high-grade copy of this comic?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #442 is available for $50.
What is the price difference between ungraded and graded versions?
The price increases significantly with grading; an ungraded copy is $15 compared to a Grade 6.0 at $40.

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