# Detective Comics #45 worth

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.

## Items referenced

| Item | Used | New | Page | Sold comps |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detective Comics #45 (1940) — Comic Book Value | $1500 | $11165 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-45-1940-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252345%2520(1940)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Detective Comics #45 (2015) — Comic Book Value | $3.29 | — | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-45-2015-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252345%2520(2015)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Detective Comics #457 (1976) — Comic Book Value | $25.98 | $149.99 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-457-1976-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%2523457%2520(1976)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Detective Comics #455 (1976) — Comic Book Value | $10 | $108 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-455-1976-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%2523455%2520(1976)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Detective Comics #458 (1976) — Comic Book Value | $8.79 | $38 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-458-1976-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%2523458%2520(1976)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Detective Comics #454 (1975) — Comic Book Value | $8.44 | $49.51 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-454-1975-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%2523454%2520(1975)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Detective Comics #452 (1975) — Comic Book Value | $8.42 | $75 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-452-1975-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%2523452%2520(1975)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Detective Comics #456 (1976) — Comic Book Value | $7.99 | $47.79 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-456-1976-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%2523456%2520(1976)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |

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_Updated 2026-07-18._

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