Detective Comics #144 (1949) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #144 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #144 (1949) value — Ungraded $164 · Grade 6.0 $210 · Grade 8.0 $840. Prices updated August 2026.

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$164
Ungraded
+28%
$210
Grade 6.0
5.1×
$840
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#144
Key issue
No
Release date
February 1, 1949

Detective Comics #144 (1949) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #144 (1949) averages around $164. A CGC 6.0 runs about $210, and a CGC 8.0 commands $840.

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.

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Ungraded$164eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$210eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$840eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of Detective Comics #144 in ungraded condition?
The current estimated value for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #144 is $163.
How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 copy compared to an ungraded one?
A Grade 8.0 copy is significantly more valuable, selling for $840 compared to the ungraded price of $163.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
A Detective Comics #144 graded at 6.0 is currently valued at $210.

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