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 $200 · Grade 6.0 $199 · Grade 8.0 $1,245. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
DC - DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #181 - Grade 6.5 - Comic Book
Detective Comics #749 Vol. 1 2000 DC Comics Newsstand High Grade X181-17
Batman #181 CGC 3.0 1966 4728556011 1st app. Poison Ivy
1952 D.C. Comics Detective Comics 181 CGC CBCS 3.5 Batman Cover 1st Human Magnet
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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 $200. 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 | $200 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $199 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,245 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.99 / $299.86 / $1,185 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 16, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$1,184.58 (median $299.86).
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.