Detective Comics #88 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #88 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #88 (1944) value — Ungraded $282 · Grade 6.0 $1,000 · Grade 8.0 $1,200. Prices updated August 2026.
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$282
Ungraded
3.5×
$1,000
Grade 6.0
4.3×
$1,200
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #88
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1944
Detective Comics #88 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #88 (1944) averages around $282. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1200.
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 | $1,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,200 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #88?
- The ungraded copy of Detective Comics #88 is currently valued at $284.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #88 is listed with a value of $762.
- Is there a mid-range price point available for this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #88 is available for $335.