Detective Comics #204 (1954) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #204 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #204 (1954) value — Ungraded $158 · Grade 6.0 $384. Prices updated August 2026.

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$158
Ungraded
2.4×
$384
Grade 6.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#204
Key issue
No
Release date
February 1, 1954

Detective Comics #204 (1954) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #204 (1954) averages around $158. A CGC 6.0 runs about $384, 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.

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Ungraded$158eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$384eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated resale value for this comic?
The ungraded value is approximately $158, and a Grade 6.0 copy sells for $384.
Does the grade significantly affect the price?
Yes, the price increases substantially when the comic is graded, moving from $158 ungraded to $384 for a Grade 6.0.
Is Detective Comics #204 a good investment?
Its value is clearly defined by condition, ranging from $158 ungraded to $384 for a Grade 6.0 copy.

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