Detective Comics #156 (1950) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat 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.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 22.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Detective Comics #437 Vol. 1 1973 DC Comics 1st App 8.0 Comic Book Q14-156
DETECTIVE COMICS #156 CGC 2.5 CR/OW PAGES // DC COMICS 1950
DETECTIVE COMICS #156 (DC Comics, 1950) VG+ ~ BATMOBILE of 1950
Detective Comics #156 DC Comics New Bat-Mobile (classic design) 1950 Coverless
Detective Comics Annual #11 Vol. 1 2009 DC Comics Annual High Grade X156-252
Detective Comics #693 Vol. 1 1996 DC Comics 1st App High Grade B56-156eBay 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
- #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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $195 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,455 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.99 / $44 / $1,150 | 20 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.