Detective Comics #139 (1948) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #139 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #139 (1948) value — Ungraded $230 · Grade 6.0 $428 · Grade 8.0 $990. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$230
Ungraded
+86%
$428
Grade 6.0
4.3×
$990
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #139
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1948
Detective Comics #139 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #139 (1948) averages around $230. A CGC 6.0 runs about $428, and a CGC 8.0 commands $990.
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 | $230 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $428 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $990 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #139 is listed starting at $192.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $990, significantly higher than the $192 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #139 is valued at $422.