Detective Comics #12 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #12 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #12 (1938) value — Ungraded $1,320. Prices updated August 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version at $3. The higher-priced Standard ($1320) and Combo-Pack ($3) versions offer different conditions or packaging, not inherent rarity differences in this listing. Buyers prioritizing owning the item cheaply should choose Newsstand. Those seeking investment potential or a specific condition should budget for the Standard version.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #12
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1938
Detective Comics #12 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #12 (1938) averages around $1320. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, 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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,320 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.49 / $119.99 / $14,599 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.49–$14,599.00 (median $119.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current estimated value of Detective Comics #12 (1938)?
- The current estimated value for this ungraded copy of Detective Comics #12 is $1320.
- Is the condition of this comic graded?
- No, this specific listing is for the comic in ungraded condition.
- What series does Detective Comics #12 belong to?
- Detective Comics #12 is part of the Detective Comics series.