Detective Comics #215 (1955) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #215 (1955) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #215 (1955) value — Ungraded $243 · Grade 8.0 $1,500. Prices updated September 2026.

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$9.99
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$150
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Value by grade
$243
Ungraded
6.2×
$1,500
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.2× raw.

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Detective Comics #865 Vol. 1 2010 DC Comics 8.0 Comic Book X215-70$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 11Look up ↗
Detective Comics #1000e Vol. 1 2019 DC Comics Variant High Grade M75-215$14.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 11Look up ↗
DETECTIVE COMICS #663 VOL. 1 HIGH GRADE DC COMIC BOOK CM75-215$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 11Look up ↗
Detective Comics #868 Vol. 1 2010 DC Comics 8.0 Comic Book X215-73$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 11Look up ↗
Detective Comics #661 Vol. 1 1993 DC Comics 8.0 Comic Book X215-150$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 11Look up ↗
Detective Comics #811 Vol. 1 2005 DC Comics 8.0 Comic Book X215-81$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 11Look up ↗

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#215
Key issue
Yes
Release date
January 1, 1955

Detective Comics #215 (1955) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #215 (1955) averages around $243. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1500.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$243eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,500eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$3 / $44.39 / $999.9920 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 10, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.00–$999.99 (median $44.39).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded copy?
The ungraded copy is listed at $203, whereas the Grade 8.0 copy is valued significantly higher at $1500.
Is Detective Comics #215 a rare find?
As part of the Detective Comics series, this issue holds notable collectible value based on its grading.
What condition does the $1500 copy have?
The copy listed for $1500 has achieved a Grade 8.0.

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