Detective Comics #223 (1955) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #223 (1955) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #223 (1955) value — Ungraded $68 · Grade 6.0 $405 · Grade 8.0 $1,279. Prices updated August 2026.

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$68
Ungraded
6.0×
$405
Grade 6.0
18.8×
$1,279
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 18.8× raw.

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Detective Comics #223 (1955) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #223 (1955) averages around $68. A CGC 6.0 runs about $405, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1279.

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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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$68eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$405eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,279eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Detective Comics #223?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #223 is currently listed starting at $139.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #223 is valued at $1281.
Is the comic more valuable ungraded or graded?
The comic shows higher value potential when graded, with a Grade 8.0 selling for $1281 compared to the ungraded $139.

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