Detective Comics #186 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #186 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #186 (1952) value — Ungraded $203 · Grade 6.0 $364 · Grade 8.0 $2,220. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Detective Comics #186 (DC, 1952) Batman & Robin, Bat Signal Cover | GD- 1.8
Detective Comics #186 1952 CGC 4.0 VG C/OW High Definition Scans**
Detective Comics 186 GOLDEN AGE Batman comic DC 1952 Robin Bat-Signal cover
Detective Comics #186 cgc 5.5 FN-, 1952 (Batman), DC, WIN MORTIMER covereBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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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 $203. A CGC 6.0 runs about $364, 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $203 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $364 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,220 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $6.99 / $44 / $644.95 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.99–$644.95 (median $44.00).
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.