Detective Comics #43 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #43 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #43 (1940) value — Ungraded $780 · Grade 6.0 $3,304 · Grade 8.0 $3,964. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 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 absolute cheapest ownership, grab a Newsstand copy at $7. The Standard ($780) and Bombshells ($5) versions offer better condition or more desirable packaging than the basic Standard ($3) listing suggests. If you want a collectible piece, pay for the Standard or Bombshells. If budget is the main concern, the Newsstand version suffices.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #43
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1940
Detective Comics #43 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #43 (1940) averages around $780. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3304, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3964.
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 | $780 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,304 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,964 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $11.99 / $1,100 / $6,200 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $11.99–$6,200.00 (median $1,100.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #43?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #43 is listed with a starting value of $780.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #43 is valued at $3896.
- Is the value significantly different between grades?
- Yes, the price increases substantially; a Grade 6.0 is valued at $3247 compared to the ungraded price.