# Detective Comics #5 value

The value for *Detective Comics #5* (1937) is listed in the catalog with a used price of $1254.75 [1]. As one of the earliest and most significant issues in the history of comics, its value is driven by its rarity and historical importance. You can compare this to other high-value issues like *Detective Comics #58* (1941) at $2898.32 [2] to see how different printings and years affect the price.

## Items referenced

| Item | Used | New | Page | Sold comps |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detective Comics #5 (1937) — Comic Book Value | $1254.75 | — | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-5-1937-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%25235%2520(1937)%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 #58 (1941) — Comic Book Value | $2898.32 | $19262.92 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-58-1941-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252358%2520(1941)%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 #53 (1941) — Comic Book Value | $746.5 | $1527.63 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-53-1941-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252353%2520(1941)%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 #51 (1941) — Comic Book Value | $657.57 | $6240 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-51-1941-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252351%2520(1941)%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 #56 (1941) — Comic Book Value | $612.21 | $3012 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-56-1941-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252356%2520(1941)%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 #57 (1941) — Comic Book Value | $504.07 | $1784.75 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-57-1941-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252357%2520(1941)%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 #59 (1942) — Comic Book Value | $438.61 | $4320 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-59-1942-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252359%2520(1942)%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 #50 (1941) — Comic Book Value | $420 | $4003 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-50-1941-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252350%2520(1941)%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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