Detective Comics #144 (1949) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat 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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Value by grade
$164
Ungraded
+28%
$210
Grade 6.0
5.1×
$840
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.1× raw.
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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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $164 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $210 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $840 | eBay 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.