Detective Comics #15 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #15 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #15 (1938) value — Ungraded $1,016 · Grade 6.0 $4,459 · Grade 8.0 $12,000. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest entry, grab the Standard: $5 or Combo-Pack: $5. The Newsstand: $13 offers a slight variation, while the Capullo Sketch: $12 provides a unique artistic element. The Standard: $1016 commands a premium for its high grade and desirability. Save money with the lower-priced options unless you specifically seek the rarity or artistry of the premium versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #15
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1938
Detective Comics #15 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #15 (1938) averages around $1016. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4459, and a CGC 8.0 commands $12000.
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 | $1,016 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,459 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $12,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.8 / $300 / $11,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.80–$11,499.99 (median $300.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #15?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #15 is currently valued at $1016.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $12000, significantly higher than the $1016 price point for ungraded.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- The Grade 6.0 version of Detective Comics #15 is listed with a value of $4459.