Detective Comics #46 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #46 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #46 (1940) value — Ungraded $831 · Grade 6.0 $3,188 · Grade 8.0 $3,826. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, buy the Caldwell version for $6. The Standard versions, priced at $831 and $5, represent different conditions or printings, with the higher price reflecting superior quality or rarity. If you only want the item, the Caldwell is the practical choice. Serious collectors prioritizing top-tier condition should invest in the $831 Standard copy.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #46
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1940
Detective Comics #46 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #46 (1940) averages around $831. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3188, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3826.
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 | $831 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,188 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,826 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4 / $530 / $4,600 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$4,600.00 (median $530.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #46?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #46 is currently valued at $831.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $3828, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #46 is listed with a value of $3190.