Detective Comics #137 (1948) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #137 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #137 (1948) value — Ungraded $489 · Grade 6.0 $1,750 · Grade 8.0 $2,100. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #137
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1948
Detective Comics #137 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #137 (1948) averages around $489. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1750, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2100.
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 | $489 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,750 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,100 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.93 / $385 / $1,930 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.93–$1,930.00 (median $385.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #137 is currently valued at $490.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #137 sells for $2100.
- Is the Grade 6.0 version worth more than the ungraded?
- The Grade 6.0 copy is listed at $1750, which is higher than the ungraded price of $490.