Detective Comics #143 (1949) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #143 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #143 (1949) value — Ungraded $217 · Grade 6.0 $384 · Grade 8.0 $1,671. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$217
Ungraded
+77%
$384
Grade 6.0
7.7×
$1,671
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.7× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #143
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1949
Detective Comics #143 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #143 (1949) averages around $217. A CGC 6.0 runs about $384, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1671.
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 | $217 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $384 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,671 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #143 starts at a resale value of $221.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1674, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Is there a price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A copy graded 6.0 is valued at $384.