Detective Comics #79 (1943) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #79 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #79 (1943) value — Ungraded $362 · Grade 6.0 $770. Prices updated August 2026.

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$362
Ungraded
2.1×
$770
Grade 6.0

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Item details

Series
Detective Comics
Publisher
DC
Issue
#79
Key issue
No
Release date
September 1, 1943

Detective Comics #79 (1943) comic value

An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #79 (1943) averages around $362. A CGC 6.0 runs about $770, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$362eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$770eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$220 / $695 / $6,20020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $220.00–$6,200.00 (median $695.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the approximate value of Detective Comics #79?
The ungraded version is valued around $302, while a Grade 6.0 copy sells for $770.
How does the grade affect the price of this comic?
The condition significantly impacts value; a Grade 6.0 commands a much higher price than an ungraded copy.
Is Detective Comics #79 a worthwhile investment?
Based on the current pricing, the condition of your copy will determine its resale potential between $302 and $770.

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