Detective Comics #2 (1937) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #2 (1937) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #2 (1937) value — Ungraded $3,346 · Grade 6.0 $14,715. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 4.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Detective Comics #2, buy the Newsstand version for $7. The higher-priced Standard versions, at $3346 and $5, offer better condition or different printings, reflecting scarcity and collector demand. If you are a casual owner, the Newsstand is sufficient; serious investors should consider the Standard versions for investment potential.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #2
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1937
Detective Comics #2 (1937) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #2 (1937) averages around $3346. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14715, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $3,346 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14,715 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $76 / $375 / $1,200 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $76.00–$1,200.00 (median $375.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded version?
- The Grade 6.0 copy is valued significantly higher at $14715 compared to the ungraded copy's $3346.
- Is Detective Comics #2 a good investment?
- Based on the listed prices, this series shows strong collectible value potential.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Detective Comics series.