Detective Comics #492 (1980) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #492 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #492 (1980) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $22 · Grade 8.0 $36. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$8
Ungraded
2.8×
$22
Grade 6.0
4.5×
$36
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.5× raw.
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Detective Comics #492 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #492 (1980) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $22, 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.
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 | $36 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #492 is currently valued at $9.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #492 can be found for $41.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #492 is listed with a resale value of $25.