Detective Comics #11 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #11 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #11 (1938) value — Ungraded $4,677 · Grade 6.0 $4,121. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Detective Comics #11, purchase the Newsstand version for $2. The Standard and Combo-Pack versions command significantly higher prices, offering premium packaging or higher perceived value over the basic copy. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should stick to the Newsstand. Those seeking a more complete or display-worthy piece should consider the Standard or Combo-Pack, depending on their budget for investment.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #11
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1938
Detective Comics #11 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #11 (1938) averages around $4677. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4121, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $4,677 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,121 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $145 / $3,450 / $13,650 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $145.00–$13,649.99 (median $3,450.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value for this comic?
- Ungraded copies of Detective Comics #11 are valued at $4677, and a Grade 6.0 sells for $4121.
- Is this comic considered rare?
- As a key issue from the Detective Comics series, it holds significant collectible value.
- How does the grade affect the price?
- The difference between ungraded and a Grade 6.0 shows a specific valuation gap between $4677 and $4121.