Detective Comics #41 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #41 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #41 (1940) value — Ungraded $1,393 · Grade 6.0 $3,416 · Grade 8.0 $4,033. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, purchase the Standard version for $2. The Joker version, while only $4 more, offers a significant premium, likely due to its unique illustration or scarcity compared to the standard $1393 example. If you want the core comic, buy the $2 Standard. If you are a serious collector seeking the premium variant, the extra cost is justified.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #41
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1940
Detective Comics #41 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #41 (1940) averages around $1393. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3416, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4033.
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 | $1,393 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,416 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,033 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.69 / $299.99 / $6,950 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.69–$6,950.00 (median $299.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #41?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #41 is currently valued at $1393.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $4033, significantly higher than the $1393 price for an ungraded copy.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- Detective Comics #41 in Grade 6.0 is listed with a value of $3416.