Detective Comics #168 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #168 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #168 (1951) value — Ungraded $4,159 · Grade 6.0 $22,564 · Grade 8.0 $37,200. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #168
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1951
Detective Comics #168 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #168 (1951) averages around $4159. A CGC 6.0 runs about $22564, and a CGC 8.0 commands $37200.
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 | $4,159 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $22,564 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $37,200 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $135 / $8,500 / $11,700 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $135.00–$11,700.00 (median $8,499.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value range for Detective Comics #168?
- The value ranges widely, from $3,257 for ungraded copies up to $37,200 for a Grade 8.0 copy.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $37,200, significantly higher than the $3,257 price point for ungraded versions.
- Is there a specific price listed for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #168 is listed with a value of $22,564.