Detective Comics #199 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #199 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #199 (1953) value — Ungraded $160 · Grade 6.0 $612 · Grade 8.0 $2,452. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 15.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
DETECTIVE COMICS #584 VOL. 1 HIGH GRADE DC COMIC BOOK TS37-199
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Detective Comics #199 GD/VG 3.0 1953 High Definition Scans *b38
Detective Comics #664 - 2nd print Vol. 1 1993 DC Comics Variant 8.0 G74-199eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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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 $160. A CGC 6.0 runs about $612, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2452.
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 | $160 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $612 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,452 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5.99 / $125 / $575 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 8, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.99–$575.00 (median $125.00).
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.