Detective Comics #97 (1945) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #97 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #97 (1945) value — Ungraded $288 · Grade 6.0 $740 · Grade 8.0 $2,117. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #97
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1945
Detective Comics #97 (1945) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #97 (1945) averages around $288. A CGC 6.0 runs about $740, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2117.
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 | $288 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $740 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,117 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.38 / $169.99 / $950 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 8, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.38–$950.00 (median $169.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #97 is currently listed starting at $380.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2124, significantly higher than the $380 starting price for ungraded.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- Detective Comics #97 in a Grade 6.0 condition is valued at $740.