Detective Comics #34 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #34 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #34 (1939) value — Ungraded $2,075 · Grade 6.0 $2,863. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Detective Comics #34, grab the Newsstand version for $6. The premium versions like Standard ($2085) or Robinson ($5) offer different editions or packaging, while the Combo-Pack ($4) and Standard ($4) are very low-cost entry points. If you want the iconic piece, pay for the Standard. If budget is key, the Newsstand or low-priced Standard options suffice.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #34
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1939
Detective Comics #34 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #34 (1939) averages around $2075. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2863, 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 | $2,075 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,863 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.49 / $49.99 / $13,650 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.49–$13,649.99 (median $49.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #34?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #34 is valued starting at $2100.
- How much does a Grade 6.0 copy sell for?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #34 is listed with a value of $2862.
- Is Detective Comics #34 considered a valuable collectible?
- Yes, with ungraded copies starting at $2100 and graded copies reaching $2862, it is a high-value item.