Detective Comics #161 (1950) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #161 (1950) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #161 (1950) value — Ungraded $125 · Grade 6.0 $600 · Grade 8.0 $758. Prices updated August 2026.

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$125
Ungraded
4.8×
$600
Grade 6.0
6.1×
$758
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.1× raw.

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Detective Comics #161 (1950) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #161 (1950) averages around $125. A CGC 6.0 runs about $600, and a CGC 8.0 commands $758.

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$125eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$600eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$758eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of Detective Comics #161 in ungraded condition?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #161 is currently valued around $160.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $761, which is significantly higher than the ungraded price of $160.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
A copy of Detective Comics #161 graded 6.0 is listed at $600.

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