Detective Comics #205 (1954) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat 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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Value by grade
$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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $175 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $650 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,794 | eBay 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.