Detective Comics #157 (1950) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #157 (1950) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #157 (1950) value — Ungraded $273 · Grade 6.0 $510 · Grade 8.0 $1,200. Prices updated August 2026.

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$273
Ungraded
+87%
$510
Grade 6.0
4.4×
$1,200
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#157
Key issue
No
Release date
March 1, 1950

Detective Comics #157 (1950) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #157 (1950) averages around $273. A CGC 6.0 runs about $510, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1200.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$273eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$510eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,200eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market value for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #157?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #157 is currently valued at $245.
How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1200, which is significantly higher than the $245 price for an ungraded copy.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #157 is listed with a value of $510.

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