Detective Comics #179 (1952) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #179 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #179 (1952) value — Ungraded $77 · Grade 6.0 $681 · Grade 8.0 $1,374. Prices updated August 2026.

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$77
Ungraded
8.8×
$681
Grade 6.0
17.8×
$1,374
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 17.8× raw.

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Detective Comics #179 (1952) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #179 (1952) averages around $77. A CGC 6.0 runs about $681, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1374.

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$77eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$681eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,374eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #179 starts at $77.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #179 is valued at $1374.
Is the condition important for the price of this issue?
Yes, the condition heavily impacts value; for example, a Grade 6.0 sells for $683.

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