Detective Comics #212 (1954) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #212 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #212 (1954) value — Ungraded $130 · Grade 6.0 $221 · Grade 8.0 $1,881. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 14.5× raw.
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Detective Comics #605 Vol. 1 1989 DC Comics Higher Grade Comic Book X261-212
Detective Comics (1937) #212 GD/VG (3.0) The Puppet Master Batman Robin
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Detective Comics #212 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #212 (1954) averages around $130. A CGC 6.0 runs about $221, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1881.
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 | $130 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $221 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,881 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.99 / $220 / $1,450 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 14, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$1,450.00 (median $220.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #212 is currently valued at $130.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #212 is listed with a value of $1816.
- Is the comic worth more in a lower grade?
- While the ungraded version is $130, the Grade 6.0 version is valued at $221, showing a slight increase with grading.