Detective Comics #540 (1984) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #540 (1984) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #540 (1984) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $22 · Grade 8.0 $34. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand version for $7. The Standard version at $9 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Therefore, if your goal is simply to own Detective Comics #540 (1984), the Newsstand version is the clear choice. Save your money unless you specifically require the Standard designation for a collection gap.
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Detective Comics #540 (1984) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #540 (1984) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $22, and a CGC 8.0 commands $34.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $34 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of Detective Comics #540 in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #540 is valued at approximately $8.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $32, which is $24 more than the ungraded $8 value.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #540 is listed with a value of $20.