Detective Comics #39 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #39 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #39 (1940) value — Ungraded ¥10,804 · $1,600 · Grade 6.0 ¥46,593 · $6,900 · Grade 8.0 ¥198,526 · $29,400. Prices updated 2026年8月.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 18.4× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Johnson version for $3. The higher-priced versions offer significant differences: the Standard version represents the primary collectible, while Newsstand and Shimizu suggest different print runs or market niches. If you seek a recognizable collectible, pay for Standard. Casual buyers should stick to the low-end options, while serious collectors should invest in the Standard version.
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- PriceCharting — Detective Comics #39 (1940) (Detective Comics)¥10,804 · $1,600
Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #39
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1940
Detective Comics #39 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #39 (1940) averages around $1600. A CGC 6.0 runs about $6900, and a CGC 8.0 commands $29400.
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 | ¥10,804 · $1,600 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | ¥46,593 · $6,900 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | ¥198,526 · $29,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | ¥134.98 / ¥2,431 / ¥155,310$19.99 / $360 / $23,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $19.99–$23,000.00 (median $360.00).
常见问题
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Detective Comics #39?
- An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #39 is currently valued around $1600.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $29,400, significantly higher than the $1600 starting price for ungraded copies.
- What is the price range for this specific issue?
- Prices range from $1600 for ungraded copies up to $29,400 for a Grade 8.0.