# Detective Comics #197 (1953) — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-197-1953-detective-comics-comic

**Detective Comics #197 (1953)** is worth about **$112** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$1,264.15**.

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## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $112 |
| Grade 6.0 | $270 |
| Grade 8.0 | $1264 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-07. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

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- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520197%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Detective Comics |

## Detective Comics #197 (1953) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Detective Comics #197 (1953)** averages around $112. A CGC 6.0 runs about $270, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1264.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the estimated value range for Detective Comics #197?**

The value ranges significantly, from $110 for ungraded copies up to $1254 for a Grade 8.0.

**How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?**

A Grade 8.0 copy is substantially more valuable, priced at $1254 compared to the $110 ungraded estimate.

**Is Detective Comics #197 a rare find?**

The pricing structure shows high value potential, with a Grade 8.0 selling for $1254.

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