Detective Comics #52 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #52 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #52 (1941) value — Ungraded $412 · Grade 6.0 $1,374 · Grade 8.0 $1,912. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want to own a copy, the Newsstand Detective Comics #52 for $23 is the cheapest option. The Standard $412 or The New 52 $3 versions offer significant differences in condition, edition, or scarcity, justifying the higher price tag. Buyers prioritizing collecting value should invest in the Standard version, while those on a strict budget should opt for the Newsstand copy.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #52
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1941
Detective Comics #52 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #52 (1941) averages around $412. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1374, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1912.
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 | $412 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,374 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,912 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.7 / $4.99 / $350 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.70–$350.00 (median $4.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #52?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #52 is currently valued at $410.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1912, which is significantly higher than the ungraded price of $410.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #52 is listed with a value of $1376.