Detective Comics #199 (1953) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #199 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #199 (1953) value — Ungraded $144 · Grade 6.0 $612 · Grade 8.0 $2,191. Prices updated August 2026.

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$144
Ungraded
4.3×
$612
Grade 6.0
15.2×
$2,191
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#199
Key issue
No
Release date
September 1, 1953

Detective Comics #199 (1953) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #199 (1953) averages around $144. A CGC 6.0 runs about $612, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2191.

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.

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Ungraded$144eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$612eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$2,191eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #199?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #199 is currently listed with a value of $144.
How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #199 is valued at $2171.
Is there a mid-range option for buying this comic?
Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy is available for $612.

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