Detective Comics #216 (1955) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat 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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Value by grade
$159
Ungraded
2.9×
$456
Grade 6.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 2.9× raw.
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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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $159 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $456 | eBay 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.