Detective Comics #19 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #19 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #19 (1938) value — Ungraded $2,760 · Grade 8.0 $13,800. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, grab the Newsstand or MAD version for around $7. The higher-priced Standard versions at $2855 or the Combo-Pack offer genuine investment value, reflecting superior condition or packaging. Buyers prioritizing owning the item cheaply should stick to the $7 options, while serious collectors aiming for investment potential should pay the premium for the Standard version.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #19
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1938
Detective Comics #19 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #19 (1938) averages around $2760. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $13800.
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 | $2,760 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $13,800 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $49.99 / $435 / $11,500 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $49.99–$11,499.99 (median $435.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of Detective Comics #19?
- The ungraded version is valued at $4094, and a Grade 8.0 copy is estimated to be worth $13800.
- Is the condition of the comic important for its price?
- Yes, condition significantly impacts value; the Grade 8.0 copy sells for much more than the ungraded version.
- What series is Detective Comics #19 from?
- Detective Comics #19 belongs to the Detective Comics series.