Detective Comics #1038 (2021) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #1038 (2021) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #1038 (2021) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $7 · Grade 8.0 $12. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Standard Detective Comics #1038 for $5. The Variant version, priced at $4, offers no significant collectible advantage in this case, as the price difference is negligible and there are no noted differences in edition or scarcity. Therefore, if your goal is simply to own the comic, the Standard version is the most practical choice.
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Detective Comics #1038 (2021) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #1038 (2021) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $7, and a CGC 8.0 commands $12.
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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #1038?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #1038 is currently listed starting at $4.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #1038 is priced at $11.
- Is the condition important for the resale value of this comic?
- Yes, condition significantly impacts value; for example, a Grade 6.0 is priced at $7, compared to the ungraded version at $4.