Detective Comics #5 (1937) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #5 (1937) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #5 (1937) value — Ungraded $1,255. Prices updated August 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand version for $2. The Standard version at $1255 represents the true collectible value, while the Daniel Sketch at $13 offers a minor, niche variation. Buyers prioritizing investment should pay for the Standard. Those seeking a cheap piece of history should opt for the Newsstand, saving the premium cost.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1937
Detective Comics #5 (1937) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #5 (1937) averages around $1255. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, 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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,255 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $24.64 / $17,486 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$17,486.25 (median $24.64).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current value of an ungraded Detective Comics #5?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #5 is valued at $1255.
- Is Detective Comics #5 considered a rare comic?
- As a classic from the Detective Comics series, this issue holds significant collector interest.
- What condition does the $1255 price reflect?
- This valuation is specifically for the ungraded condition of the comic.