Detective Comics #148 (1949) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #148 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #148 (1949) value — Ungraded $183 · Grade 6.0 $800 · Grade 8.0 $960. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$183
Ungraded
4.4×
$800
Grade 6.0
5.2×
$960
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #148
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1949
Detective Comics #148 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #148 (1949) averages around $183. A CGC 6.0 runs about $800, and a CGC 8.0 commands $960.
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 | $183 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $800 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $960 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #148 is listed starting at $174.
- How much does a high-grade copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #148 is valued at $960.
- Is there a price difference between the different grades?
- Yes, the price increases substantially with grade, ranging from $174 ungraded to $800 for a 6.0.