Detective Comics [Newsstand] #497 (1980) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics [Newsstand] #497 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics [Newsstand] #497 (1980) value — Ungraded $9 · Grade 6.0 $24 · Grade 8.0 $68. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Detective Comics #497, purchase the Newsstand version at $8. The Standard version at $12 offers a slight premium, likely in presentation or condition, over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost should choose Newsstand, while those willing to spend the extra $4 for the Standard version are paying for a marginally better collectible experience.
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Detective Comics [Newsstand] #497 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics [Newsstand] #497 (1980) averages around $9. A CGC 6.0 runs about $24, and a CGC 8.0 commands $68.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $24 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $68 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Detective Comics #497?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #497 is currently valued around $8.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #497 is valued at $68, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the price difference between a 6.0 and an 8.0?
- A Grade 6.0 sells for $24, while the Grade 8.0 commands a price of $68.