Detective Comics #216 (1955) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #216 (1955) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #216 (1955) value — Ungraded $159 · Grade 6.0 $456. Prices updated August 2026.

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$159
Ungraded
2.9×
$456
Grade 6.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#216
Key issue
No
Release date
February 1, 1955

Detective Comics #216 (1955) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #216 (1955) averages around $159. A CGC 6.0 runs about $456, 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$159eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$456eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded copies?
The ungraded copy is valued at $165, whereas a Grade 6.0 copy sells for $456.
Is Detective Comics #216 a good investment?
With prices ranging from $165 to $456, this issue shows established resale value in the market.
What grade is available for this comic?
The available graded condition listed for this issue is a 6.0.

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