Detective Comics #86 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #86 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #86 (1944) value — Ungraded $359 · Grade 6.0 $774 · Grade 8.0 $2,400. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #86
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1944
Detective Comics #86 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #86 (1944) averages around $359. A CGC 6.0 runs about $774, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2400.
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 | $359 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $774 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.49 / $24.99 / $999 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.49–$999.00 (median $24.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Detective Comics #86 is currently valued at $359.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A copy graded 8.0 can fetch a high resale price of $2400.
- What is the difference in price between a 6.0 and 8.0 grade?
- The Grade 6.0 sells for $774, compared to $2400 for the Grade 8.0.