Detective Comics #193 (1953) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #193 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #193 (1953) value — Ungraded $185 · Grade 6.0 $876 · Grade 8.0 $2,160. Prices updated August 2026.

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$185
Ungraded
4.7×
$876
Grade 6.0
11.7×
$2,160
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#193
Key issue
No
Release date
March 1, 1953

Detective Comics #193 (1953) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #193 (1953) averages around $185. A CGC 6.0 runs about $876, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2160.

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$185eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$876eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$2,160eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #193?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #193 starts at $200.
How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #193 is valued at $2160.
What is the price point for a moderate grade?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #193 is listed with a value of $877.

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