Detective Comics #205 (1954) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #205 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #205 (1954) value — Ungraded $175 · Grade 6.0 $650 · Grade 8.0 $4,794. Prices updated August 2026.

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$175
Ungraded
3.7×
$650
Grade 6.0
27.4×
$4,794
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 27.4× raw.

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#205
Key issue
No
Release date
March 1, 1954

Detective Comics #205 (1954) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #205 (1954) averages around $175. A CGC 6.0 runs about $650, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4794.

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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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$175eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$650eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$4,794eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #205 is listed with a value of $175.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A copy graded at 8.0 can fetch a high price of $4802.
What is the price difference between the ungraded and a 6.0 grade?
The difference is substantial, with the ungraded version at $175 versus the Grade 6.0 at $650.

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