Detective Comics #170 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #170 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #170 (1951) value — Ungraded $153 · Grade 6.0 $252 · Grade 8.0 $3,444. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 22.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Detective Comics #961 Vol. 1 2017 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book G38-170
Detective Comics #835 Vol. 1 2007 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book B56-170eBay 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
- #170
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1951
Detective Comics #170 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #170 (1951) averages around $153. A CGC 6.0 runs about $252, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3444.
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 | $153 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $252 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,444 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $11.99 / $4,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$4,500.00 (median $11.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for Detective Comics #170?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #170 is currently valued at $153.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3469, significantly higher than the $153 starting price for ungraded copies.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #170 is listed with a resale value of $252.