Detective Comics #479 (1978) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #479 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #479 (1978) value — Ungraded $11 · Grade 6.0 $31 · Grade 8.0 $37. Prices updated August 2026.

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$11
Ungraded
2.8×
$31
Grade 6.0
3.4×
$37
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.

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Detective Comics #479 (1978) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #479 (1978) averages around $11. A CGC 6.0 runs about $31, and a CGC 8.0 commands $37.

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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Grade 6.0$31eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$37eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #479?
The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #479 is currently listed at $7.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy valued at?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #479 is valued at $26.
Is there a significant price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
Yes, the price increases from $7 for ungraded to $22 for a Grade 6.0 copy.

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