Detective Comics #487 (1979) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #487 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #487 (1979) value — Ungraded $13 · Grade 6.0 $30 · Grade 8.0 $36. Prices updated July 2026.

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$13
Ungraded
2.3×
$30
Grade 6.0
2.8×
$36
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.

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Detective Comics #487 (1979) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #487 (1979) averages around $13. A CGC 6.0 runs about $30, and a CGC 8.0 commands $36.

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$13eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$30eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$36eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #487?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #487 is currently valued at $13.
How much is a graded copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $40, and a Grade 6.0 copy is listed at $33.
Is the value of this comic dependent on its grade?
Yes, the price increases significantly with grade, moving from $13 ungraded to $40 for an 8.0.

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