Detective Comics #190 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #190 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #190 (1952) value — Ungraded $135 · Grade 6.0 $263 · Grade 8.0 $4,080. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 30.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Detective Comics 383 (VF+) Novick cover! Batman Robin Elongated Man 1968 DC d190
* DETECTIVE Comics #190 (1952) Batman Robin Origin Retold! Good/Very Good 3.0 *
* DETECTIVE Comics #190 CGC 5.5 ORIGIN Batman! OW Pages 1952 (4529019009) *
Detective Comics 190 (1952) DC Comics Golden Age key origin - CGC 4.0eBay 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
- #190
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1952
Detective Comics #190 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #190 (1952) averages around $135. A CGC 6.0 runs about $263, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4080.
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 | $135 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $263 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,080 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.99 / $249.95 / $2,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 13, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$2,000.00 (median $249.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #190 starts at $204.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #190 is valued at $4080.
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and a lower grade?
- The ungraded version is $204, while a Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $263.