Detective Comics #87 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #87 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #87 (1944) value — Ungraded $487 · Grade 6.0 $995. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 2.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #87
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1944
Detective Comics #87 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #87 (1944) averages around $487. A CGC 6.0 runs about $995, 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
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $487 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $995 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.5 / $9.99 / $999.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.50–$999.99 (median $9.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of Detective Comics #87 in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #87 is currently valued at $488.
- How much does a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic sell for?
- A copy of Detective Comics #87 graded at 6.0 is listed for $995.
- Is Detective Comics #87 a good investment?
- Given the price points, this 1944 issue presents a solid opportunity for comic collectors.