Detective Comics #32 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #32 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #32 (1939) value — Ungraded $1,642 · Grade 6.0 $8,400. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 5.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand version for $3. The higher-priced versions like Standard ($1610) and Quinones ($6) offer different editions or potential scarcity, though the price difference is vast. If you just want the comic, buy Newsstand. If you seek a specific collectible presentation or higher grade, the premium versions warrant the extra cost.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #32
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1939
Detective Comics #32 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #32 (1939) averages around $1642. A CGC 6.0 runs about $8400, 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
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,642 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $8,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.49 / $52 / $13,650 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.49–$13,649.99 (median $52.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #32?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #32 is currently valued at $1610.
- How much more is a Grade 6.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $8400, significantly higher than the $1610 ungraded price.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic belongs to the Detective Comics series.