Detective Comics #20 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #20 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #20 (1938) value — Ungraded $847 · Grade 6.0 $2,510 · Grade 8.0 $6,613. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own the comic, the Newsstand version at $2 is the cheapest entry point. The Standard ($847) and Combo-Pack ($5) versions offer higher condition or packaging value, while the Blank ($5) is likely for restoration or variant purposes. Collectors prioritizing investment should pay for the Standard, whereas casual buyers should stick to the Newsstand.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #20
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- October 1, 1938
Detective Comics #20 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #20 (1938) averages around $847. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2510, and a CGC 8.0 commands $6613.
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 | $847 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,510 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $6,613 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4.99 / $15 / $4,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.99–$4,500.00 (median $15.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #20?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #20 is currently valued at $847.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #20 is valued at $6613.
- Is the condition of Detective Comics #20 the biggest factor in its price?
- Yes, the price jumps significantly from the ungraded $847 to the Grade 6.0 price of $2510.