Detective Comics #188 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #188 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #188 (1952) value — Ungraded $141 · Grade 6.0 $418. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Detective Comics
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Value by grade
$141
Ungraded
3.0×
$418
Grade 6.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 3.0× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #188
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1952
Detective Comics #188 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #188 (1952) averages around $141. A CGC 6.0 runs about $418, 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $141 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $418 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Detective Comics #188?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #188 is currently valued at $140.
- How much does a Grade 6.0 copy sell for?
- A copy of Detective Comics #188 graded 6.0 is listed for $418.
- Is this a valuable comic to collect?
- Yes, Detective Comics #188 is a part of the Detective Comics series and shows clear value based on its grading.