Detective Comics #118 (1946) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #118 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #118 (1946) value — Ungraded $675 · Grade 6.0 $2,250 · Grade 8.0 $4,320. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #118
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1946
Detective Comics #118 (1946) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #118 (1946) averages around $675. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2250, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4320.
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 | $675 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,250 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,320 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $24 / $290 / $4,250 | 12 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 12 live eBay listings ask $24.00–$4,250.00 (median $290.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #118?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #118 is listed with a starting value of $675.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy commands a significantly higher price at $4320 compared to the ungraded version.
- Is a Grade 6.0 worth a good investment?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #118 is valued at $2250, offering a strong mid-tier investment.