Detective Comics #54 (1941) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #54 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #54 (1941) value — Ungraded $287 · Grade 6.0 $2,775 · Grade 8.0 $3,330. Prices updated August 2026.

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$287
Ungraded
9.7×
$2,775
Grade 6.0
11.6×
$3,330
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.6× raw.

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#54
Key issue
No
Release date
August 1, 1941

Detective Comics #54 (1941) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #54 (1941) averages around $287. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2775, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3330.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$287eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$2,775eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$3,330eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of Detective Comics #54 in ungraded condition?
The ungraded version of Detective Comics #54 is currently valued at $286.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3330, which is substantially higher than the $286 ungraded price.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #54 is listed with a value of $2775.

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