Detective Comics #45 worth
Answered from real closed-sale prices · updated July 18, 2026
44 priced items match — typical resale value $8.79 (range $1.64–$1,500)
Based on the catalog data provided, Detective Comics #45 (1940) is listed with a used value of $1500. This is significantly higher than the other issues listed, which are from later printings and have much lower values, ranging from $3.29 to $25.98. The value of a comic book like this is heavily dependent on its condition, as the $1500 price reflects a specific, likely high-grade, sold-comp value. You can compare the current asking prices for this issue on the page to see how they stack up against this historical sold value.
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1940 D.C. Comics Detective Comics 45 CGC 3.5. 3rd Joker Appearance. Batman$2,002Buy ↗
1940 D.C. Comics Detective Comics 45 CGC 3.5. 3rd Joker Appearance. Batman$3,185Buy ↗
1940 D.C. Comics Detective Comics 45 CGC 4.0. 3rd Joker Appearance. Batman$2,275Buy ↗
Detective Comics #45 CGC 6.0 Restored Slight/Mod C2 Comic Book 1940 3rd Joker$4,000Buy ↗
Detective Comics #45 DC Comics 11/40 CGC 6.0 Key 🔑$5,849Buy ↗
DETECTIVE COMICS #45 G/VG 3.0 DC 1940 GOLDENAGE 1ST JOKER STORY IN TITLE$4,200Buy ↗People also ask
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