Detective Comics #642 (1992) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #642 (1992) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #642 (1992) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $9 · Grade 8.0 $15. Prices updated August 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?
To simply own Detective Comics #642 (1992), purchase the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy in this instance. Therefore, if your goal is just acquisition, buy the Standard version for the lowest price. Pay more only if you require a specific, unlisted premium characteristic.
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Detective Comics #642 (1992) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #642 (1992) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $9, and a CGC 8.0 commands $15.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #642 starts at $7.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #642 is currently listed for $21.
- Is there a significant price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases from $7 ungraded to $21 for a Grade 8.0 copy.