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Detective Comics (1937) No. 168

🔑 Key Issue — 1st appearance of Red Hood (Joker)

Issue Details

Detective Comics (1937) No. 168 cover

Publisher: DC Comics

Cover Date: February 1951

Cover Price: $0.10

Cover Artist: Charles Paris

First Appearance: Red Hood (Joker)

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Detective Comics (1937) #168 Value — Quick Raw Price Guide

GradeConditionRaw Value
9.4Near Mint$34,000.00
8.0Very Fine$23,800.00
6.0Fine$10,200.00
4.0Very Good$5,100.00
2.0Good$3,400.00

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Detective Comics (1937) #168 Value FAQ

How much is Detective Comics (1937) #168 worth?

As of August 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $34,000.00; lower grades range from ~$3,400.00 (Good) to ~$23,800.00 (Very Fine).

Is Detective Comics (1937) #168 a key issue?

Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Red Hood (Joker).

Who created Detective Comics (1937) #168?

Detective Comics (1937) #168 was with a cover by Charles Paris.

When was Detective Comics (1937) #168 published?

DC Comics published it with a February 1951 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.

What is a high-grade copy of Detective Comics (1937) #168 worth?

A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $34,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.