Detective Comics #187 (1952) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #187 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #187 (1952) value — Ungraded $204 · Grade 6.0 $2,750. Prices updated August 2026.

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$204
Ungraded
13.5×
$2,750
Grade 6.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#187
Key issue
No
Release date
September 1, 1952

Detective Comics #187 (1952) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #187 (1952) averages around $204. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2750, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.

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$204eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$2,750eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #187?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #187 is currently valued at $202.
How much more valuable is a Grade 6.0 copy compared to an ungraded one?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #187 sells for $2750, significantly more than the ungraded price.
Is the condition of this comic a major factor in its resale value?
Yes, the condition is a major factor, as the price jumps from $202 (ungraded) to $2750 (Grade 6.0).

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