Detective Comics #516 (1982) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #516 (1982) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #516 (1982) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $20 · Grade 8.0 $25. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.1× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $7. The Standard version at $8 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy in this instance. Therefore, if your goal is simply ownership, buy the Newsstand. Only pay the extra dollar for the Standard if you prefer the slightly higher perceived value or specific packaging associated with that designation.
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Detective Comics #516 (1982) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #516 (1982) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20, and a CGC 8.0 commands $25.
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 | $20 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #516?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #516 is available for purchase.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy of this issue sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #516 is listed at $25.
- What are the available grades for this Detective Comics issue?
- This issue is available ungraded, as a Grade 6.0, and as a Grade 8.0.