Detective Comics #591 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #591 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #591 (1988) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $20. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Newsstand version at $4. The Standard version at $5 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy for this specific item. Buyers prioritizing pure ownership on a budget should choose Newsstand. Those willing to spend the extra dollar for the Standard version are paying for a marginal difference, not a substantial collector advantage.
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Detective Comics #591 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #591 (1988) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, and a CGC 8.0 commands $20.
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 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $20 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #591?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #591 starts at $5.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #591 is currently valued at $19.
- If I have an ungraded copy, what is the minimum price I can expect?
- The minimum price listed for the ungraded condition of this comic is $5.