Detective Comics #81 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #81 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #81 (1943) value — Ungraded $282 · Grade 6.0 $675 · Grade 8.0 $1,370. Prices updated August 2026.
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$282
Ungraded
2.4×
$675
Grade 6.0
4.9×
$1,370
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #81
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1943
Detective Comics #81 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #81 (1943) averages around $282. A CGC 6.0 runs about $675, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1370.
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 | $282 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $675 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,370 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #81?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #81 is currently valued at $282.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #81 sells for $1526.
- Is there a price difference between the grades listed?
- Yes, the price increases substantially from the ungraded $282 to the Grade 8.0 at $1526.