Detective Comics [Newsstand] #498 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics [Newsstand] #498 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics [Newsstand] #498 (1981) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $21 · Grade 8.0 $34. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$7
Ungraded
3.0×
$21
Grade 6.0
4.9×
$34
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× raw.
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Detective Comics [Newsstand] #498 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics [Newsstand] #498 (1981) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $21, and a CGC 8.0 commands $34.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $34 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #498?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #498 starts at a resale value of $5.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A copy of Detective Comics #498 graded at 8.0 is currently valued at $27.
- Is there a significant price difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the price increases notably with condition; a Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $16 compared to the ungraded starting price.