Detective Comics #490 (1980) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #490 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #490 (1980) value — Ungraded $9 · Grade 6.0 $25 · Grade 8.0 $41. Prices updated August 2026.

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$9
Ungraded
2.8×
$25
Grade 6.0
4.6×
$41
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 #490 (1980) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #490 (1980) averages around $9. A CGC 6.0 runs about $25, and a CGC 8.0 commands $41.

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$9eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$25eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$41eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the value of Detective Comics #490 in ungraded condition?
The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #490 is currently valued at $9.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
A copy of Detective Comics #490 graded at 8.0 sells for $41.
Is the condition of this comic significantly affecting its price?
Yes, the price increases substantially from the ungraded $9 to the graded $41.

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