Detective Comics #71 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat 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.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 14.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $8,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $14,640 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $11.99 / $1,170 / $6,000 | 20 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.