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DC · Silver Age · 1967
Detective Comics #359
DC · 1967
Noted for: Barbara Gordon as Batgirl
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What is Detective Comics #359 worth?
The Detective Comics #359 is a DC 1967 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $290 to $591. CGC 4.0 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $563.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
The Detective Comics #359 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl, cover-dated January 1967, in "The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!" by Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino. The character was created in part to be introduced into the Batman television series, where Yvonne Craig played her.
How to identify it
Detective Comics #359, January 1967, 12 cents. This is Barbara Gordon's Batgirl debut; earlier Bat-Girl characters (Betty Kane) are different characters entirely.
Common mistakes
Confusing Barbara Gordon's Batgirl with the earlier Bat-Girl of the 1961 books. The names are similar and the values are not.
Grade considerations
A mid-60s DC book with a purple-and-yellow cover that shows edge wear readily. Centering is a common limiter above CGC 8.5.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Aug 8, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4.0 | 2 | $563 | $550 to $575 |
| CGC 4.5 | 2 | $524 | $457 to $591 |
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | $475 | N/A |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | $290 | N/A |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Detective Comics #359 value FAQ
What is Detective Comics #359 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $290 to $591.
What grade sells most often for Detective Comics #359?+
CGC 4.0 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $563.
What is the highest median grade for Detective Comics #359?+
CGC 4.0 has the highest median in the current sample at about $563. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Detective Comics #359 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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