Detective Comics #51 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #51 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #51 (1941) value — Ungraded $658 · Grade 6.0 $593 · Grade 8.0 $6,240. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $7. The Romita and the higher-priced Standard versions offer different editions or higher scarcity, justifying the premium. If you just want a copy, the Newsstand is fine. However, serious collectors seeking a specific, high-grade standard or Romita edition should pay the higher prices for the intended collectible value.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #51
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1941
Detective Comics #51 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #51 (1941) averages around $658. A CGC 6.0 runs about $593, and a CGC 8.0 commands $6240.
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 | $658 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $593 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $6,240 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $20 / $35,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$35,000.00 (median $20.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #51?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #51 is listed with a value of $655.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #51 can be purchased for $593.
- Is the Grade 8.0 copy worth a lot more?
- Yes, the highly graded Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #51 is valued significantly higher at $6,240.