Detective Comics #72 (1943) — Comic Book Value

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What 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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$240
Ungraded
+88%
$450
Grade 6.0
14.8×
$3,561
Grade 8.0

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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.

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Ungraded$240eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$450eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$3,561eBay 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).

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