Detective Comics #478 (1978) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #478 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #478 (1978) value — Ungraded $17 · Grade 6.0 $50 · Grade 8.0 $52. Prices updated July 2026.

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$17
Ungraded
2.9×
$50
Grade 6.0
3.1×
$52
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.1× raw.

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Detective Comics #478 (1978) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #478 (1978) averages around $17. A CGC 6.0 runs about $50, and a CGC 8.0 commands $52.

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$17eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$50eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$52eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #478?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #478 is currently priced at $17.
How much is a high-grade copy of this issue worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #478 is listed for $55.
Are there different price points available for this comic?
Yes, the prices range from $17 for ungraded to $42 for a Grade 6.0 copy.

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