Detective Comics #185 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #185 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #185 (1952) value — Ungraded $138 · Grade 6.0 $502 · Grade 8.0 $1,725. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$138
Ungraded
3.6×
$502
Grade 6.0
12.5×
$1,725
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 12.5× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #185
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1952
Detective Comics #185 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #185 (1952) averages around $138. A CGC 6.0 runs about $502, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1725.
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 | $138 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $502 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,725 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #185?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #185 is currently valued at $134.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1755, significantly higher than the $134 ungraded price.
- What is the asking price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #185 is listed with a value of $502.