Detective Comics #169 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #169 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #169 (1951) value — Ungraded $88 · Grade 8.0 $1,025. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$88
Ungraded
11.6×
$1,025
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.6× raw.
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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #169
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1951
Detective Comics #169 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #169 (1951) averages around $88. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1025.
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 | $88 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,025 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded version?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $180, whereas the Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1030.
- Is this a rare find in the Detective Comics series?
- This is an issue from the Detective Comics series with established pricing points for different conditions.
- What price should I expect to pay for this comic?
- Prices vary significantly; expect $180 for ungraded or $1030 for a Grade 8.0 copy.