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 $191 · Grade 6.0 $4,451. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Detective Comics
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Value by grade
$191
Ungraded
23.3×
$4,451
Grade 6.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 23.3× raw.
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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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 $191. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4451, 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 | $191 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,451 | eBay sold comps |
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.