Detective Comics #138 (1948) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #138 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #138 (1948) value — Ungraded $201 · Grade 6.0 $486. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Detective Comics
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Value by grade
$201
Ungraded
2.4×
$486
Grade 6.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 2.4× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #138
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1948
Detective Comics #138 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #138 (1948) averages around $201. A CGC 6.0 runs about $486, 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
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $201 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $486 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #138?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #138 is available for $199.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
- A copy of Detective Comics #138 graded at 6.0 sells for $486.
- Is this comic considered a valuable piece of the Detective Comics series?
- Yes, the pricing structure shows significant value, ranging from $199 ungraded to $486 graded.