Detective Comics #164 (1950) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #164 (1950) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #164 (1950) value — Ungraded $187 · Grade 6.0 $2,100. Prices updated September 2026.

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Value by grade
$187
Ungraded
11.2×
$2,100
Grade 6.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 11.2× raw.

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Expired listings — price reference

Detective Comics #164 CGC 3.0 1950 1993823016$875Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
1950 D.C. Comics Detective Comics 164 CGC 1.0. Classic Bat Signal Cover$375.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
1950 DETECTIVE COMICS "UNTOLD TALES OF THE "BAT-SIGNAL" #164$95Goodexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
Detective Comics #164 GD- 1.8 TRIMMED 1950$350Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
1950 D.C. Comics Detective Comics 164 Bat Signal Cover *Missing Back Cover$300Acceptableexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
Detective Comics #821 Vol. 1 2006 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book W297-164$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#164
Key issue
No
Release date
October 1, 1950

Detective Comics #164 (1950) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #164 (1950) averages around $187. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2100, 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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$187eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$2,100eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$9.99 / $69.99 / $1,25020 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 9, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$1,250.00 (median $69.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of Detective Comics #164 ungraded?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #164 is currently valued around $267.
How much does a Grade 6.0 copy sell for?
A copy of Detective Comics #164 graded at 6.0 sells for $2100.
Is this comic considered rare?
The market shows a significant price jump between ungraded and graded copies, indicating strong collector interest.

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