Detective Comics #508 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #508 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #508 (1981) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Detective Comics #508 (1981), purchase the Newsstand version for $8. The Standard version at $6 offers no tangible advantage in edition or packaging over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing the absolute lowest cost should choose the Standard version. Those willing to spend slightly more for the Newsstand version gain no collectible benefit over the Standard.
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Detective Comics #508 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #508 (1981) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of Detective Comics #508 in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #508 is currently valued at $8.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $41, which is $33 more than the ungraded price of $8.
- If I have a Grade 6.0 copy, what should I expect to sell it for?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #508 can be expected to sell for $25.