Detective Comics #96 (1945) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #96 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #96 (1945) value — Ungraded $261 · Grade 6.0 $763 · Grade 8.0 $1,470. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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DETECTIVE COMICS #96 - CGC-6.5 - OW-W - Batman/Robin - Golden Age
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #96
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1945
Detective Comics #96 (1945) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #96 (1945) averages around $261. A CGC 6.0 runs about $763, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1470.
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 | $261 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $763 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,470 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2 / $27.99 / $1,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 11, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.00–$1,500.00 (median $27.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #96 is currently valued at $375.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #96 commands a price of $1470.
- Is there a significant price jump between grades?
- Yes, the value increases substantially, moving from $375 ungraded to $1470 for a Grade 8.0.