Detective Comics #116 (1946) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #116 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #116 (1946) value — Ungraded $168 · Grade 6.0 $584 · Grade 8.0 $813. Prices updated August 2026.

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$168
Ungraded
3.5×
$584
Grade 6.0
4.8×
$813
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#116
Key issue
No
Release date
October 1, 1946

Detective Comics #116 (1946) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #116 (1946) averages around $168. A CGC 6.0 runs about $584, and a CGC 8.0 commands $813.

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$168eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$584eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$813eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #116?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #116 is currently valued at $176.
How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #116 can be found for $813.
Is there a mid-range option for this issue?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #116 is listed with a value of $587.

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