Detective Comics #29 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #29 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #29 (1939) value — Ungraded $14,180 · Grade 6.0 $120,000 · Grade 8.0 $120,669. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the comic, buy the Newsstand version for $6. The higher-priced versions offer more than just the comic; the Standard version represents the true collectible value at $14162, while the Robot and Combo-Pack versions are niche variants. Save your money unless you are a serious collector willing to pay a premium for specific editions or packaging.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #29
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- July 1, 1939
Detective Comics #29 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #29 (1939) averages around $14180. A CGC 6.0 runs about $120000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $120669.
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 | $14,180 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $120,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $120,669 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5.19 / $9,000 / $41,800 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $5.19–$41,800.00 (median $9,000.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Detective Comics #29?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #29 is valued at $14,154.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #29 is valued at $120,561.
- What is the price difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The difference is substantial; an ungraded copy is $14,154 compared to $120,000 for a Grade 6.0.