Detective Comics #196 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #196 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #196 (1953) value — Ungraded $128 · Grade 6.0 $570 · Grade 8.0 $1,370. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #196
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1953
Detective Comics #196 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #196 (1953) averages around $128. A CGC 6.0 runs about $570, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1370.
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 | $128 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $570 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,370 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $6.01 / $10.8 / $599.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.01–$599.99 (median $10.80).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #196 starts at $126.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of this issue sells for $1370.
- Is the condition important for the price?
- Yes, the price varies significantly; a Grade 6.0 is listed at $531 compared to the ungraded price.