Detective Comics #186 (1952) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #186 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #186 (1952) value — Ungraded $202 · Grade 6.0 $365 · Grade 8.0 $2,220. Prices updated August 2026.

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$202
Ungraded
+81%
$365
Grade 6.0
11.0×
$2,220
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#186
Key issue
No
Release date
August 1, 1952

Detective Comics #186 (1952) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #186 (1952) averages around $202. A CGC 6.0 runs about $365, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2220.

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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Ungraded$202eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$365eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$2,220eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for Detective Comics #186?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #186 is valued starting around $203.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an Ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2220, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $203.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
Detective Comics #186 in Grade 6.0 is listed with a value of $366.

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