Detective Comics #85 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #85 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #85 (1944) value — Ungraded $641 · Grade 6.0 $3,219 · Grade 8.0 $3,863. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #85
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1944
Detective Comics #85 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #85 (1944) averages around $641. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3219, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3863.
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 | $641 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,219 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,863 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.88 / $299.99 / $5,250 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.88–$5,250.00 (median $299.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #85 is currently listed at $871.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #85 is valued at $3863.
- Is there a significant price difference between grades?
- Yes, the price jumps substantially, with a Grade 6.0 selling for $3219 compared to the ungraded price.