Detective Comics #488 (1980) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #488 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #488 (1980) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $22 · Grade 8.0 $37. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$8
Ungraded
2.8×
$22
Grade 6.0
4.6×
$37
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
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Detective Comics #488 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #488 (1980) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $22, 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $37 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #488 starts at an unlisted price, but a Grade 6.0 is available for $20.
- How much is a higher-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #488 is currently listed for $34.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Detective Comics series.