Detective Comics #181 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #181 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #181 (1952) value — Ungraded $156 · Grade 6.0 $199 · Grade 8.0 $1,245. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$156
Ungraded
+28%
$199
Grade 6.0
8.0×
$1,245
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.0× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #181
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1952
Detective Comics #181 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #181 (1952) averages around $156. A CGC 6.0 runs about $199, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1245.
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 | $156 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $199 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,245 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #181 is currently listed at $157.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #181 sells for $1245, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Is the Grade 6.0 version a good investment?
- The Grade 6.0 copy is available for $199, offering a solid entry point into this series.