Detective Comics #229 (1956) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #229 (1956) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #229 (1956) value — Ungraded $159 · Grade 6.0 $382 · Grade 8.0 $645. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Detective Comics #983b Vol. 1 2018 DC Comics Variant High Grade W63-229
Detective Comics #947 Vol. 1 2017 DC Comics Higher Grade Comic Book X229-142
Batman # 229 FN DC Silver Age Comic Book Joker Robin Gotham Catwoman 6 J362
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #229
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1956
Detective Comics #229 (1956) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #229 (1956) averages around $159. A CGC 6.0 runs about $382, and a CGC 8.0 commands $645.
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 | $382 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $645 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.99 / $94 / $1,350 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 29, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$1,349.95 (median $94.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #229 is currently valued at $149.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- The Grade 8.0 copy sells for $645, significantly higher than the $149 price point for ungraded versions.
- What is the price for a comic graded at 6.0?
- A Detective Comics #229 graded at 6.0 is valued at $288.