Detective Comics #89 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #89 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #89 (1944) value — Ungraded $347 · Grade 6.0 $685 · Grade 8.0 $970. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #89
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1944
Detective Comics #89 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #89 (1944) averages around $347. A CGC 6.0 runs about $685, and a CGC 8.0 commands $970.
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 | $347 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $685 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $970 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $12 / $750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$750.00 (median $12.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Detective Comics #89?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #89 is currently valued at $346.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #89 sells for $1088.
- Is the value significantly different between grades?
- Yes, the value increases substantially; a Grade 6.0 sells for $685 compared to the ungraded price.