Detective Comics #47 (1941) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #47 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #47 (1941) value — Ungraded $774 · Grade 6.0 $1,267. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Detective Comics
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New
$1,729
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Used
$500
5 listings asking
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Value by grade
$774
Ungraded
+64%
$1,267
Grade 6.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.6× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost to own Detective Comics #47, purchase the Standard version for $7. The $764 Standard version commands a premium for superior condition or potentially a different, rarer edition not detailed. Buyers prioritizing owning the comic cheaply should choose the $7 option, while those seeking investment value or pristine condition should pay the higher price for the premium Standard.

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#47
Key issue
No
Release date
January 1, 1941

Detective Comics #47 (1941) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #47 (1941) averages around $774. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1267, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$774eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$1,267eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$24 / $590 / $6,00020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $24.00–$6,000.00 (median $590.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of Detective Comics #47 in ungraded condition?
The ungraded value for Detective Comics #47 is currently estimated at $717.
How much more is a graded copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $1269, significantly higher than the $717 ungraded price.
Is Detective Comics #47 a good investment for comic collectors?
With established price points like $717 (ungraded) and $1269 (Grade 6.0), it presents a solid opportunity for collectors.

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