Detective Comics #72 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #72 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #72 (1943) value — Ungraded $240 · Grade 6.0 $450 · Grade 8.0 $3,561. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$240
Ungraded
+88%
$450
Grade 6.0
14.8×
$3,561
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 14.8× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #72
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1943
Detective Comics #72 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #72 (1943) averages around $240. A CGC 6.0 runs about $450, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3561.
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 | $240 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $450 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,561 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #72 is currently valued at $376.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is significantly more valuable, selling for $3566 compared to the ungraded price.
- What grades are available for this issue?
- Available grades include Ungraded, Grade 6.0 ($450), and Grade 8.0 ($3566).