Detective Comics #53 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #53 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #53 (1941) value — Ungraded $747 · Grade 6.0 $1,387 · Grade 8.0 $1,528. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #53
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1941
Detective Comics #53 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #53 (1941) averages around $747. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1387, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1528.
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 | $747 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,387 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,528 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $550 / $8,900 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$8,900.00 (median $550.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #53?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #53 is listed with a value of $747.
- How much does a high-grade copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #53 is valued at $1528.
- Are there different prices based on the condition?
- Yes, the price varies; for example, a Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $1387.