Detective Comics #26 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #26 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #26 (1939) value — Ungraded $2,958 · Grade 6.0 $5,400 · Grade 8.0 $8,362. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Detective Comics #26, the Newsstand version at $5 is the cheapest route. The Fabok Sketch ($10) and Combo-Pack ($6) offer minor variations or bundling, while the Standard versions reflect the comic's true value, with the Standard at $2958 representing the desirable, high-grade collectible. Casual buyers should stick to the Newsstand, whereas serious collectors must pay for the Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #26
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1939
Detective Comics #26 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #26 (1939) averages around $2958. A CGC 6.0 runs about $5400, and a CGC 8.0 commands $8362.
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 | $2,958 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $5,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $8,362 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5 / $3,913 / $18,500 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $5.00–$18,500.00 (median $3,912.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #26 is valued around $2958.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $8361, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Are there different price points available for this issue?
- Yes, prices range from $2958 (ungraded) up to $8361 for a Grade 8.0 copy.