Detective Comics #71 (1943) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #71 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #71 (1943) value — Ungraded $1,000 · Grade 6.0 $8,400 · Grade 8.0 $14,640. Prices updated August 2026.

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$910
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Used
$5,400
3 listings asking
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Value by grade
$1,000
Ungraded
8.4×
$8,400
Grade 6.0
14.6×
$14,640
Grade 8.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#71
Key issue
No
Release date
January 1, 1943

Detective Comics #71 (1943) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #71 (1943) averages around $1000. A CGC 6.0 runs about $8400, and a CGC 8.0 commands $14640.

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

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Ungraded$1,000eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$8,400eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$14,640eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$11.99 / $1,170 / $6,00020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $11.99–$6,000.00 (median $1,170.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #71?
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #71 is currently valued at $1369.
How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $20,163, significantly higher than the $1369 ungraded price.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #71 is listed with a value of $8400.

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