DC · Silver Age · 1967
Detective Comics #359
DC · 1967
Noted for: Barbara Gordon as Batgirl
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 4 median
$525
2 CGC 4 sales of 6 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 25, 2026
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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 in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $455 to $565. CGC 4 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $525.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-25. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | CGC 4.5 | $565 |
| 2026-09-21 | CGC 4.5 | $455 |
| 2026-09-11 | CBCS 5 | $525 |
| 2026-09-08 | CGC 4 | $550 |
| 2026-09-04 | CBCS 5 | $520 |
| 2026-08-30 | CGC 4 | $499 |
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.
Recorded sales by grade
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 25, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4 | 2 | $525 | $499 to $550 |
| CBCS 5 | 2 | $523 | $520 to $525 |
| CGC 4.5 | 2 | $510 | $455 to $565 |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-25. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, 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 on this rule for this item.
A comic sale that sold for under a third of the median of this issue's lower-grade sales is also set aside as a probable reprint, facsimile, later printing or restored copy, since a higher grade of the same book should not sell for less. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CBCS 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 4 | 2 | 2 | 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 was a completed eBay sale, listed by date, grade and price in the sales table lower on this page. Individual listings are not linked. Methodology version 2026.4. Read the full methodology.
Detective Comics #359 value FAQ
What is Detective Comics #359 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $455 to $565.
What grade sells most often for Detective Comics #359?+
CGC 4 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $525.
What is the highest median grade for Detective Comics #359?+
CGC 4 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $525. 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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