Detective Comics #61 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #61 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #61 (1942) value — Ungraded $608 · Grade 6.0 $969 · Grade 8.0 $3,238. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #61
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1942
Detective Comics #61 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #61 (1942) averages around $608. A CGC 6.0 runs about $969, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3238.
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 | $608 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $969 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,238 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $15 / $800 / $3,300 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $15.00–$3,300.00 (median $800.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #61?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #61 is listed with a value starting at $608.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3238, significantly higher than the $608 starting price for ungraded copies.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A copy of Detective Comics #61 graded 6.0 is currently valued at $969.