Detective Comics #218 (1955) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #218 (1955) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #218 (1955) value — Ungraded $141 · Grade 8.0 $1,420. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Detective Comics
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Value by grade
$141
Ungraded
10.1×
$1,420
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.1× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #218
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1955
Detective Comics #218 (1955) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #218 (1955) averages around $141. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1420.
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 | $141 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,420 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies of this comic?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $164, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1425.
- Is Detective Comics #218 a good investment?
- Yes, the significant price jump between ungraded and graded copies suggests strong resale value potential.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Detective Comics series.