Detective Comics #201 (1953) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #201 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #201 (1953) value — Ungraded $139 · Grade 6.0 $254 · Grade 8.0 $842. Prices updated August 2026.

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$139
Ungraded
+83%
$254
Grade 6.0
6.1×
$842
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#201
Key issue
No
Release date
November 1, 1953

Detective Comics #201 (1953) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #201 (1953) averages around $139. A CGC 6.0 runs about $254, and a CGC 8.0 commands $842.

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$139eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$254eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$842eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #201 is currently valued at $139.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A copy graded at 8.0 is listed with a value of $844.
Is this comic worth buying in ungraded condition?
Yes, the ungraded copy starts at $139, offering an entry point into this valuable series.

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