Detective Comics #70 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #70 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #70 (1942) value — Ungraded $498 · Grade 6.0 $2,000 · Grade 8.0 $3,904. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #70
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1942
Detective Comics #70 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #70 (1942) averages around $498. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3904.
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 | $498 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,904 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $20 / $1,274 / $50,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $20.00–$49,999.95 (median $1,273.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #70?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #70 is currently valued at $753.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3904, significantly more than the ungraded price.
- Are there different prices for this comic based on condition?
- Yes, the value ranges from $753 for ungraded to $3904 for a Grade 8.0.