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 $143 · Grade 6.0 $552 · Grade 8.0 $1,370. Prices updated August 2026.
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$143
Ungraded
3.9×
$552
Grade 6.0
9.6×
$1,370
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.6× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
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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 $143. A CGC 6.0 runs about $552, 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 | $143 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $552 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,370 | eBay sold comps |
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.