Detective Comics #49 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #49 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #49 (1941) value — Ungraded $378 · Grade 6.0 $1,440. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Newsstand version at $10. The Standard $377 and Adams $17 versions offer significantly better condition or rarity, justifying the premium for serious collectors. If your goal is simply ownership, the Newsstand is the practical choice. Only pay the higher prices if you value the superior grade or specific edition represented by the Standard or Adams listings.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #49
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1941
Detective Comics #49 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #49 (1941) averages around $378. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1440, 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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $378 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,440 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $375 / $1,750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$1,750.00 (median $375.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $374, whereas the Grade 6.0 version sells for $1515, reflecting the value of professional grading.
- Is Detective Comics #49 a good investment?
- Based on the listed prices, this issue shows strong resale value potential for collectors.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Detective Comics series.