Detective Comics #73 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #73 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #73 (1943) value — Ungraded $953 · Grade 6.0 $11,400 · Grade 8.0 $23,000. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 24.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #73
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1943
Detective Comics #73 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #73 (1943) averages around $953. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11400, and a CGC 8.0 commands $23000.
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 | $953 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $11,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $23,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $49.99 / $1,499 / $6,200 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $49.99–$6,200.00 (median $1,499.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #73?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #73 is currently valued at $953.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $23,000, significantly higher than the $953 ungraded value.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #73 is valued at $11,400.