Detective Comics #499 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #499 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #499 (1981) value — Ungraded ¥33.71 · $5 · Grade 6.0 ¥114.6 · $17 · Grade 8.0 ¥188.76 · $28. Prices updated 2026年8月.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.6× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Detective Comics #499 (1981), buy the Standard version for $6. The Newsstand version at $7 offers no significant advantage over the Standard copy, as the versions do not differ in collectible value. Collectors prioritizing budget should select the Standard, while those willing to pay the extra dollar for the Newsstand version gain no tangible benefit.
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Detective Comics #499 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #499 (1981) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $28.
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 | ¥33.71 · $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | ¥114.6 · $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | ¥188.76 · $28 | eBay sold comps |
常见问题
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #499?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #499 starts at a value of $6.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #499 can be found for $28.
- Is the value of this comic dependent on its grade?
- Yes, the value increases significantly; for example, the Grade 6.0 is priced at $17.