Detective Comics #14 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #14 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #14 (1938) value — Ungraded $1,450 · Grade 6.0 $4,758 · Grade 8.0 $16,800. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard $1450 and Combo-Pack $10 versions offer significant premiums in condition or packaging compared to the $5 Standard. The Fabok Sketch at $4 is the absolute cheapest entry point. Save money if you just want the comic; pay more if you seek investment value or specific collectible presentation.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #14
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1938
Detective Comics #14 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #14 (1938) averages around $1450. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4758, and a CGC 8.0 commands $16800.
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 | $1,450 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,758 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $16,800 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.74 / $700 / $15,999 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.74–$15,999.00 (median $700.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #14?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #14 is currently valued at $1450.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $16,800, significantly higher than the $1450 starting price for ungraded.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #14 is valued at $4757.