Detective Comics #163 (1950) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #163 (1950) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #163 (1950) value — Ungraded $154 · Grade 6.0 $320 · Grade 8.0 $1,120. Prices updated August 2026.

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$154
Ungraded
2.1×
$320
Grade 6.0
7.3×
$1,120
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#163
Key issue
No
Release date
September 1, 1950

Detective Comics #163 (1950) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #163 (1950) averages around $154. A CGC 6.0 runs about $320, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1120.

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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Ungraded$154eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$320eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,120eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #163?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #163 is currently valued at $154.
How much more valuable is a high-grade copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy of this comic is valued at $1117, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
What is the price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #163 sells for $320.

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