Detective Comics #173 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #173 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #173 (1951) value — Ungraded $150 · Grade 6.0 $299 · Grade 8.0 $1,320. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Detective Comics #33c Vol. 2 2014 DC Comics Variant High Grade W89-173
World's Finest Comics #173 CGC 9.4 1968 0958246004 1st Silver Age app. Two-Face
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #173
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1951
Detective Comics #173 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #173 (1951) averages around $150. A CGC 6.0 runs about $299, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1320.
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 | $150 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $299 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,320 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.99 / $99.99 / $425 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 28, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$425.00 (median $99.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #173?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #173 is currently valued at $168.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is listed for $1320, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Is there a price difference between Grade 6.0 and ungraded?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $298, showing a moderate increase over the ungraded price.