Detective Comics #639 (1991) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #639 (1991) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #639 (1991) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $38. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $9. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant upgrade in content, so the difference is purely in the listing. If you are strictly looking to own the comic cheaply, buy the Standard. If you want the slight prestige or condition implied by the Newsstand designation, pay the extra $5.
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Detective Comics #639 (1991) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #639 (1991) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, and a CGC 8.0 commands $38.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $38 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #639 starts at $4.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #639 sells for $38.
- Is this comic rare in its ungraded state?
- While ungraded copies are available for $4, the market value increases significantly with better grading.