Detective Comics #31 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #31 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #31 (1939) value — Ungraded $10,622. Prices updated August 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $2. The higher-priced versions like Standard ($10622) and Batman ($4) offer significant differences in edition or condition, reflecting greater scarcity. If you are a casual collector, the Newsstand is sufficient. Serious investors or dedicated fans should pay for the Standard or Batman versions to secure a higher-grade piece.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #31
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1939
Detective Comics #31 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #31 (1939) averages around $10622. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $10,622 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $11.99 / $3,913 / $13,650 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $11.99–$13,649.99 (median $3,912.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current estimated value of Detective Comics #31?
- Ungraded copies of Detective Comics #31 are valued at $10,622.
- Is this a rare comic book?
- As a classic from the Detective Comics series, it is a highly sought-after and valuable item.
- Does the condition affect the price?
- The listed price of $10,622 is for the ungraded condition of the comic.