Detective Comics #65 (1942) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #65 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #65 (1942) value — Ungraded $287 · Grade 6.0 $1,025 · Grade 8.0 $2,700. Prices updated August 2026.

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$287
Ungraded
3.6×
$1,025
Grade 6.0
9.4×
$2,700
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#65
Key issue
No
Release date
July 1, 1942

Detective Comics #65 (1942) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #65 (1942) averages around $287. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1025, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2700.

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$1,025eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$2,700eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #65 is listed starting at $287.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #65 is valued at $2700.
Is there a mid-range price point available?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #65 is available for $1025.

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