Detective Comics #617 (1990) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #617 (1990) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #617 (1990) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the item, buy the Newsstand version for $2. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Therefore, anyone on a strict budget should purchase the Newsstand copy. Collectors seeking a slightly better representation or perhaps a different distribution point might consider the Standard version, but the price difference is minimal.
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Detective Comics #617 (1990) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #617 (1990) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- Ungraded copies of Detective Comics #617 start at $5.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #617 is listed for $20.
- Is the condition important for the price?
- Yes, the price varies significantly; a Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $13.