Detective Comics #101 (1945) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #101 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #101 (1945) value — Ungraded $298 · Grade 6.0 $413 · Grade 8.0 $1,515. Prices updated August 2026.

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$298
Ungraded
+39%
$413
Grade 6.0
5.1×
$1,515
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#101
Key issue
No
Release date
July 1, 1945

Detective Comics #101 (1945) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #101 (1945) averages around $298. A CGC 6.0 runs about $413, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1515.

What drives the price

Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.

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Ungraded$298eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$413eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,515eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the going rate for an ungraded Detective Comics #101?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #101 is currently valued at $236.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy is listed for $1652, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $236.
What is the price range I should expect for this issue?
Prices range from $236 (ungraded) up to $1652 for a high-grade 8.0 copy.

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