Detective Comics #191 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #191 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #191 (1953) value — Ungraded $131 · Grade 6.0 $840 · Grade 8.0 $3,840. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 29.3× raw.
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Detective Comics #936 Vol. 1 2016 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book W35-191
Detective Comics #191 VG 4.0 1953 DC Comics Golden Age
Detective Comics #191 1953 CGC 4.0 VG OW/W High Definition Scans**
Detective Comics #191 1953 CGC 1.8 GD- C/OW High Definition Scans**
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Detective Comics #191 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #191 (1953) averages around $131. A CGC 6.0 runs about $840, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3840.
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 | $131 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $840 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,840 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.99 / $145 / $945.25 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 13, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$945.25 (median $145.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The value increases dramatically; an ungraded copy is listed at $128, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3840.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #191 is valued at $840.
- Is this comic worth investing in?
- Yes, the significant price jump between conditions, up to $3840 for a Grade 8.0, indicates strong resale potential.