Detective Comics #8 (1937) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #8 (1937) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #8 (1937) value — Ungraded $1,534 · Grade 6.0 $20,404 · Grade 8.0 $20,748. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 13.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Detective Comics #8, grab the Newsstand version for $2. The higher-priced versions offer significant differences: the Standard at $1531 represents a high-grade, desirable copy, while the Daniel Sketch and Combo-Pack offer unique inclusions. Casual collectors should stick to the Newsstand or the $3 Standard, whereas serious investors should aim for the $1531 Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #8
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1937
Detective Comics #8 (1937) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #8 (1937) averages around $1534. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20404, and a CGC 8.0 commands $20748.
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 | $1,534 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $20,404 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $20,748 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.75 / $11.44 / $80 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.75–$80.00 (median $11.44).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Detective Comics #8?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #8 is valued at $1524.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $20,754, significantly higher than the $1524 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A copy graded 6.0 is currently listed with a value of $20,464.