Detective Comics #116 (1946) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat 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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Value by grade
$168
Ungraded
3.5×
$584
Grade 6.0
4.8×
$813
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.8× raw.
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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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $168 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $584 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $813 | eBay 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.