Detective Comics #497 (1980) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #497 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #497 (1980) value — Ungraded $15 · Grade 6.0 $44 · Grade 8.0 $52. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Detective Comics #497, purchase the Newsstand version at $8. The Standard version at $12 offers a slight premium, likely in presentation or condition, over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost should choose Newsstand, while those willing to spend the extra $4 for the Standard version are paying for a marginally better collectible experience.
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Detective Comics #497 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #497 (1980) averages around $15. A CGC 6.0 runs about $44, and a CGC 8.0 commands $52.
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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $44 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $52 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #497 is currently priced at $9.
- How much does a higher-grade copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #497 is valued at $52.
- Is the condition of the comic a major factor in its price?
- Yes, the condition is key; a Grade 6.0 copy sells for $44 compared to the ungraded version.