Detective Comics #226 (1955) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #226 (1955) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #226 (1955) value — Ungraded $413 · Grade 6.0 $1,004 · Grade 8.0 $3,600. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #226
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1955
Detective Comics #226 (1955) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #226 (1955) averages around $413. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1004, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3600.
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 | $413 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,004 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,600 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.99 / $225 / $2,750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$2,750.00 (median $225.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #226 is currently listed at $316.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #226 is valued at $3600.
- Does the grade significantly impact the resale value?
- Yes, the value increases substantially; a Grade 6.0 sells for $1004 compared to the ungraded price.