Detective Comics #44 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #44 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #44 (1940) value — Ungraded $1,035 · Grade 6.0 $3,383 · Grade 8.0 $8,261. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Blank version for just $7. The Standard $1035 and Green Lantern $4 versions represent significant differences in condition or rarity, while the $3 Standard version is likely a low-grade copy. Buyers prioritizing investment or top-tier condition should pay the premium for the Standard or Green Lantern. Those on a budget should stick to the Blank or the lowest-priced Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #44
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1940
Detective Comics #44 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #44 (1940) averages around $1035. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3383, and a CGC 8.0 commands $8261.
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 | $1,035 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,383 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $8,261 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $19.99 / $3,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$2,999.95 (median $19.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #44 is currently valued at $751.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy commands a significantly higher price at $8201 compared to the ungraded version.
- What grades are available for this issue?
- Available grades listed include Ungraded, Grade 6.0 ($3378), and Grade 8.0 ($8201).