Detective Comics #581 (1987) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #581 (1987) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #581 (1987) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $19. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard version at $4. The Canadian Price ($6) or Newsstand ($5) versions offer no inherent premium in edition or packaging based on this data. Therefore, if your goal is simply ownership, buy the Standard. Only pay more if you are collecting specific regional variations, which is not indicated here.
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Detective Comics #581 (1987) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #581 (1987) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $19.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #581 is currently valued at $5.
- How much is a higher-graded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #581 is available for $19.
- What is the price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- You can find a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue for $12.