Detective Comics #146 (1949) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #146 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #146 (1949) value — Ungraded $142 · Grade 6.0 $1,700. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 12.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
DETECTIVE COMICS #146 (DC: 1949) Dick Sprang PGX 4.0 (VG)
Detective Comics #741 Vol. 1 2000 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book B56-146
Detective Comics #146 - DC 1949 CGC 7.0 2nd Highest Grade!
Detective Comics #1002b Vol. 1 2019 DC Comics Variant High Grade W316-146eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #146
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1949
Detective Comics #146 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #146 (1949) averages around $142. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1700, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $142 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,700 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.99 / $33 / $4,400 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 17, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$4,400.00 (median $33.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded copies?
- An ungraded copy is valued around $222, whereas a certified Grade 6.0 copy sells for $1700.
- Is this comic a good investment?
- Yes, the significant price jump between ungraded and graded conditions suggests strong resale potential.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Detective Comics series.