Detective Comics #838 (2008) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #838 (2008) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #838 (2008) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $16. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$6
Ungraded
2.0×
$12
Grade 6.0
2.7×
$16
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.7× raw.
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Detective Comics #838 (2008) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #838 (2008) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $16.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #838 is currently listed around $8.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #838 is priced at $15.
- Is there a price difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the graded copies have higher prices; for example, a Grade 6.0 is $10 compared to the ungraded starting price of $8.