Detective Comics #230 (1956) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #230 (1956) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #230 (1956) value — Ungraded $341 · Grade 6.0 $1,700 · Grade 8.0 $3,208. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #230
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1956
Detective Comics #230 (1956) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #230 (1956) averages around $341. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1700, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3208.
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 | $341 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,700 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,208 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.99 / $675 / $2,700 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.99–$2,700.00 (median $675.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- The ungraded price for Detective Comics #230 is currently listed at $379.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $3208, significantly higher than the $379 ungraded price.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #230 is available for $1700.