Detective Comics #74 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #74 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #74 (1943) value — Ungraded $427 · Grade 6.0 $776. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #74
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1943
Detective Comics #74 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #74 (1943) averages around $427. A CGC 6.0 runs about $776, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $427 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $776 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.95 / $20 / $369.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.95–$369.99 (median $20.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is listed around $427, whereas a Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $776.
- Is Detective Comics #74 a good investment?
- Yes, the price difference between conditions suggests strong resale value for this series issue.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic belongs to the Detective Comics series.