Detective Comics #198 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #198 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #198 (1953) value — Ungraded $168 · Grade 6.0 $460 · Grade 8.0 $1,072. Prices updated August 2026.
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$168
Ungraded
2.7×
$460
Grade 6.0
6.4×
$1,072
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.4× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #198
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1953
Detective Comics #198 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #198 (1953) averages around $168. A CGC 6.0 runs about $460, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1072.
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 | $168 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $460 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,072 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #198?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #198 is currently valued around $168.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1074, significantly higher than the $168 price for an ungraded copy.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy of this issue?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #198 is listed with a resale value of $460.