Detective Comics #561 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #561 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #561 (1986) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $20 · Grade 8.0 $31. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Detective Comics #561, purchase the Newsstand version at $7. The Standard version at $10 offers slightly better condition or packaging, though scarcity is not a major factor here. Buyers prioritizing the absolute lowest entry cost should select the Newsstand. Those willing to spend the extra $3 for the Standard version gain a marginally preferred collectible state.
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Detective Comics #561 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #561 (1986) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20, and a CGC 8.0 commands $31.
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 | $31 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #561 starts at $10.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A Detective Comics #561 graded 8.0 is currently valued at $33.
- Is there a significant price jump between ungraded and graded?
- Yes, the price increases notably; an ungraded copy is $10 compared to a Grade 6.0 at $22.