Detective Comics #598 (1989) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #598 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #598 (1989) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $9 · Grade 8.0 $28. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Detective Comics #598, choose the Newsstand version at $7. The Standard version at $3 is not a premium upgrade in this case; both are essentially the same basic comic. Therefore, if your goal is simply ownership without needing superior condition or packaging, buy the Standard version for the lowest price.
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Detective Comics #598 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #598 (1989) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $9, and a CGC 8.0 commands $28.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $28 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of Detective Comics #598 in ungraded condition?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #598 is currently valued at approximately $5.
- How much more does a Grade 8.0 sell for compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $28, which is significantly higher than the $5 value of an ungraded copy.
- What is the price range for Detective Comics #598 based on available grades?
- The listed prices range from $5 (ungraded) up to $28 for a Grade 8.0 copy.