Detective Comics #27 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #27 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #27 (1939) value — Ungraded $1,433 · Grade 6.0 $1,525,000 · Grade 8.0 $1,830,000. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1277.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want the item, the Newsstand version at $18 is the cheapest way to own Detective Comics #27. Premium versions like the Standard at $1433 or Facsimile Gold Foil at $428 offer superior condition or unique presentation. Buyers prioritizing investment or display should pay for the higher-tier versions, while those on a budget should stick to the lower-priced variants.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #27
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- May 1, 1939
Detective Comics #27 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #27 (1939) averages around $1433. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1525000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1830000.
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 | $1,433 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,525,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,830,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5 / $85 / $4,100 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.00–$4,100.00 (median $85.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Detective Comics #27?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #27 is valued at $1,433.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #27 is valued at $1,830,000.
- Is the value consistent across all grades?
- No, the value increases dramatically with condition, with a Grade 6.0 selling for $1,525,000.