Detective Comics #221 (1955) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #221 (1955) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #221 (1955) value — Ungraded $104 · Grade 6.0 $264 · Grade 8.0 $2,880. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$104
Ungraded
2.5×
$264
Grade 6.0
27.7×
$2,880
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 27.7× raw.
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Detective Comics #221 (1955) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #221 (1955) averages around $104. A CGC 6.0 runs about $264, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2880.
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 | $104 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $264 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,880 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #221 starts at approximately $137.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2880, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #221 is currently valued at $264.