Detective Comics #140 (1948) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #140 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #140 (1948) value — Ungraded $3,509 · Grade 6.0 $19,520 · Grade 8.0 $47,835. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 13.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Detective Comics #140, the Facsimile at $6 is the cheapest route. The Standard version, valued at $3509, represents the original comic book, offering genuine historical significance and scarcity that the facsimile lacks. Buyers prioritizing investment and authenticity should pay for the Standard, while budget-conscious collectors should opt for the Facsimile.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #140
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- October 1, 1948
Detective Comics #140 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #140 (1948) averages around $3509. A CGC 6.0 runs about $19520, and a CGC 8.0 commands $47835.
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 | $3,509 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $19,520 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $47,835 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $105 / $6,950 / $24,000 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $105.00–$24,000.00 (median $6,950.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #140 is listed at $3,509.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #140 is valued at $48,000.
- Is the value consistent across all conditions?
- No, the value increases dramatically with condition, with a Grade 6.0 copy selling for $19,520.