Detective Comics #48 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #48 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #48 (1941) value — Ungraded $475 · Grade 6.0 $1,982 · Grade 8.0 $2,928. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard version for $6. The higher-priced versions, Detective Comics #48 Standard at $475 and Adult at $5, offer different collector experiences, likely involving superior condition or specific packaging, though the Adult version is surprisingly low priced. If you just want the comic, buy the $6 Standard; if you seek investment potential or premium presentation, pay for the higher-tier listings.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #48
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1941
Detective Comics #48 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #48 (1941) averages around $475. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1982, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2928.
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 | $475 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,982 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,928 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $1,547 / $6,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$6,000.00 (median $1,546.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #48?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #48 is currently valued at $475.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #48 is listed at $2928.
- Is the value difference between grades significant?
- Yes, the difference is substantial; a Grade 6.0 is valued at $1980 compared to the ungraded price.