Detective Comics #59 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #59 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #59 (1942) value — Ungraded $444 · Grade 6.0 $1,615 · Grade 8.0 $4,320. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #59
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1942
Detective Comics #59 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #59 (1942) averages around $444. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1615, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4320.
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 | $444 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,615 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,320 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.9 / $24 / $5,099 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.90–$5,099.13 (median $24.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #59 is currently valued at $435.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $4320, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Are there different price points for this issue?
- Yes, prices vary, with a Grade 6.0 copy listed at $1627.