Detective Comics #165 (1950) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #165 (1950) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #165 (1950) value — Ungraded $265 · Grade 6.0 $1,080. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 4.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Detective Comics #165 CGC 2.5 Graded Golden Age Comic Book 1950 Win Mortimer
Detective Comics #3 Vol. 2 2012 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book X233-165
Detective Comics #947 Vol. 1 2017 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book W165-193
Batman 165 CGC 3.O (VG) DC 8/64 1ST Patricia Powell! OW/W Pages. Nice Copy!
Detective Comics #640 Vol. 1 1992 DC Comics Higher Grade Comic Book X294-165eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #165
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1950
Detective Comics #165 (1950) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #165 (1950) averages around $265. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1080, 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 | $265 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,080 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.99 / $39.99 / $880 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 9, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$880.00 (median $39.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $265, whereas a Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #165 sells for $1070.
- Is this comic considered a valuable piece?
- Yes, with prices ranging from $265 (ungraded) to $1070 (Grade 6.0), it holds significant resale value.
- What series is this comic from?
- This specific issue belongs to the Detective Comics series.