Detective Comics #193 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #193 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #193 (1953) value — Ungraded $159 · Grade 6.0 $876 · Grade 8.0 $2,160. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 13.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Detective Comics 193 Joker Cover, DC Comics Golden Age Batman 1953 Date Stamp 
Detective Comics #1106 Vol. 1 2026 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book W337-193
Detective Comics #193 1953 CGC 4.5 VG+ OW High Definition Scans**eBay 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
- #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 $159. 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $159 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $876 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,160 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4 / $225 / $1,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 23, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$1,000.00 (median $225.00).
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.