Detective Comics #56 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #56 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #56 (1941) value — Ungraded $613 · Grade 6.0 $2,510 · Grade 8.0 $3,012. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #56
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1941
Detective Comics #56 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #56 (1941) averages around $613. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2510, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3012.
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 | $613 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,510 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,012 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $17.5 / $53 / $5,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $17.50–$5,000.00 (median $53.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value range for Detective Comics #56?
- The ungraded copy is valued around $612, while a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3012.
- Is the Grade 6.0 version a good investment?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $2510, offering a solid entry point into this series.
- How does the condition affect the price?
- Higher grades increase the value substantially; for example, the jump from ungraded to Grade 8.0 is significant.