Detective Comics #491 (1980) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #491 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #491 (1980) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $18 · Grade 8.0 $45. Prices updated July 2026.

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$7
Ungraded
2.6×
$18
Grade 6.0
6.4×
$45
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.4× raw.

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Detective Comics #491 (1980) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #491 (1980) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $18, and a CGC 8.0 commands $45.

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$18eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$45eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the going rate for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #491?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #491 is currently valued at $5.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $45, which is $40 more than the ungraded $5 value.
Is there a specific price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
A Grade 6.0 copy of this issue is available for $16.

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