Detective Comics #156 (1950) — Comic Book Value

Detective Comics

What Detective Comics #156 (1950) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #156 (1950) value — Ungraded $195 · Grade 6.0 $4,455. Prices updated September 2026.

Series · Detective Comics
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$58
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Value by grade
$195
Ungraded
22.8×
$4,455
Grade 6.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 22.8× raw.

Complete-in-box price history

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Expired listings — price reference

Detective Comics #437 Vol. 1 1973 DC Comics 1st App 8.0 Comic Book Q14-156$69.99Like Newexpired · seen Sep 13Look up ↗
DETECTIVE COMICS #156 CGC 2.5 CR/OW PAGES // DC COMICS 1950$660Brand Newexpired · seen Aug 23Look up ↗
DETECTIVE COMICS #156 (DC Comics, 1950) VG+ ~ BATMOBILE of 1950$1,150Very Goodexpired · seen Aug 23Look up ↗
Detective Comics #156 DC Comics New Bat-Mobile (classic design) 1950 Coverless$89.99Acceptableexpired · seen Aug 23Look up ↗
Detective Comics Annual #11 Vol. 1 2009 DC Comics Annual High Grade X156-252$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 23Look up ↗
Detective Comics #693 Vol. 1 1996 DC Comics 1st App High Grade B56-156$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 23Look up ↗

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#156
Key issue
No
Release date
February 1, 1950

Detective Comics #156 (1950) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #156 (1950) averages around $195. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4455, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$195eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$4,455eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$9.99 / $44 / $1,15020 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 22, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$1,150.00 (median $44.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
The ungraded copy is valued at $274, whereas the Grade 6.0 copy is listed at $4447, showing the impact of grading.
Is Detective Comics #156 a good investment?
Yes, the significant price jump between ungraded and graded copies suggests strong potential for value appreciation.
What is the baseline price for this comic?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #156 is currently listed with a resale value of $274.

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