Detective Comics #96 (1945) — Comic Book Value

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What Detective Comics #96 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Detective Comics #96 (1945) value — Ungraded $250 · Grade 6.0 $763 · Grade 8.0 $1,470. Prices updated August 2026.

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$250
Ungraded
3.1×
$763
Grade 6.0
5.9×
$1,470
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.9× raw.

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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 $250. 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.

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Ungraded$250eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$763eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,470eBay sold comps

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.

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