Detective Comics #171 (1951) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #171 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #171 (1951) value — Ungraded $123 · Grade 6.0 $818 · Grade 8.0 $2,705. Prices updated August 2026.

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$123
Ungraded
6.7×
$818
Grade 6.0
22.0×
$2,705
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 22.0× raw.

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Detective Comics #171 (1951) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #171 (1951) averages around $123. A CGC 6.0 runs about $818, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2705.

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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Ungraded$123eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$818eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$2,705eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for this comic?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #171 starts at a resale value of $106.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A copy graded 8.0 can be valued at $2705, demonstrating strong grade appreciation.
Is the difference between grades significant?
Yes, the jump from an ungraded copy to a Grade 6.0 ($818) shows a substantial increase in market value.

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