Detective Comics #55 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #55 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #55 (1941) value — Ungraded $415 · Grade 6.0 $1,560 · Grade 8.0 $2,887. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #55
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1941
Detective Comics #55 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #55 (1941) averages around $415. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1560, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2887.
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 | $415 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,560 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,887 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $99.99 / $350 / $6,200 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $99.99–$6,200.00 (median $350.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Detective Comics #55?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #55 is valued at $416.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2893, significantly higher than the $416 ungraded price.
- Is there a mid-range price point available for this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #55 is listed with a value of $1560.