# Detective Comics #72 (1943) — resale value

**Detective Comics #72 (1943)** is worth about **$240** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$3,560.97**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $240 |
| Grade 6.0 | $450 |
| Grade 8.0 | $3561 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-01. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

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- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%252072%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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.

## FAQ

**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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