Detective Comics #83 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #83 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #83 (1944) value — Ungraded $380 · Grade 6.0 $1,373 · Grade 8.0 $3,665. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #83
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1944
Detective Comics #83 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #83 (1944) averages around $380. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1373, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3665.
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 | $380 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,373 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,665 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $13.99 / $1,800 / $5,400 | 15 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 15 live eBay listings ask $13.99–$5,400.00 (median $1,799.59).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #83?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #83 is currently listed starting at $199.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #83 is valued at $3675.
- Is there a mid-range option for buying this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #83 is available for $1378.