Detective Comics #13 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #13 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #13 (1938) value — Ungraded $1,199. Prices updated September 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 $8. The Fabok Sketch version offers a unique piece of art, while the Standard versions represent the typical collectible experience. The Combo-Pack is the lowest entry point for a bundled deal. Save your money with Newsstand unless you specifically want the artistic flair of the Fabok Sketch or the standard comic.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #13
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1938
Detective Comics #13 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #13 (1938) averages around $1199. 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 | $1,199 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $14.99 / $649 / $5,150 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $14.99–$5,150.00 (median $649.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value for Detective Comics #13?
- Ungraded copies of Detective Comics #13 are valued at $1199.
- Is Detective Comics #13 a rare find?
- As a classic from the series, it holds significant collectible value.
- What condition is the $1199 price based on?
- The listed price of $1199 is for the ungraded condition of the comic.