Detective Comics #172 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #172 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #172 (1951) value — Ungraded $230 · Grade 6.0 $408. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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DETECTIVE COMICS #172 1951 CGC 4.0 OW/W PAGES BATMAN & ROBIN
Detective Comics 172 The Outlaw Who Had Nine Lives! 1951 VG
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #172
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1951
Detective Comics #172 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #172 (1951) averages around $230. A CGC 6.0 runs about $408, 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 | $230 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $408 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.99 / $77 / $625 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 5, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$625.00 (median $77.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded value is around $188, and a copy graded 6.0 sells for approximately $391.
- Is a graded copy worth the extra investment?
- Yes, the difference in price between ungraded ($188) and a 6.0 grade ($391) reflects the added value of professional grading.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This specific issue is part of the Detective Comics series.