Detective Comics #117 (1946) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #117 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #117 (1946) value — Ungraded $228 · Grade 6.0 $462 · Grade 8.0 $1,434. Prices updated August 2026.

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$228
Ungraded
2.0×
$462
Grade 6.0
6.3×
$1,434
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#117
Key issue
No
Release date
November 1, 1946

Detective Comics #117 (1946) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #117 (1946) averages around $228. A CGC 6.0 runs about $462, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1434.

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$228eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$462eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,434eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #117 is currently listed at $228.
How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1434, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
What are the available grades for this issue?
This issue is available in ungraded, Grade 6.0 ($462), and Grade 8.0 ($1434) conditions.

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