Detective Comics #178 (1951) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #178 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #178 (1951) value — Ungraded $130 · Grade 6.0 $336 · Grade 8.0 $1,152. Prices updated July 2026.

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$130
Ungraded
2.6×
$336
Grade 6.0
8.9×
$1,152
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.9× raw.

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Detective Comics #178 (1951) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #178 (1951) averages around $130. A CGC 6.0 runs about $336, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1152.

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$130eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$336eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,152eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #178 starts at $130.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1151, compared to the $130 starting price for ungraded.
Is there a price difference between Grade 6.0 and Grade 8.0?
Yes, the Grade 6.0 is valued at $336, while the Grade 8.0 sells for $1151.

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