Detective Comics #28 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #28 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #28 (1939) value — Ungraded $10,863 · Grade 6.0 $66,000 · Grade 8.0 $79,200. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute lowest cost, grab the Combo-Pack for $7. The Standard version at $10724 represents the high-grade, collectible investment, while Janson and Newsstand offer lower-tier access. If you are purely collecting and not investing, the Combo-Pack is sufficient. Serious collectors aiming for the iconic piece should budget for the Standard version, while casual buyers can stick to the cheaper options.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #28
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1939
Detective Comics #28 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #28 (1939) averages around $10863. A CGC 6.0 runs about $66000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $79200.
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 | $10,863 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $66,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $79,200 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5 / $3,913 / $18,500 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $5.00–$18,500.00 (median $3,912.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Detective Comics #28?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #28 is valued at $10,273.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #28 is valued at $79,200.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #28 is listed with a value of $66,000.