Batman Comics
Key issues, first appearances, and market estimates for 36 tracked comics.
Guide data reviewed July 2026. See our editorial policy and valuation disclaimer.
Tracked Issues
36
Highest Value
$1.8M
Average Value
$65.6K
First Appearance
1939
Batman comic value overview
This guide covers 36 tracked Batman appearances published between 1939 and 1990 by DC Comics. The records span 2 series, including Detective Comics, Batman and include 16 key issues flagged for collector interest. The current tracked average is $65.6K, while the highest estimate is $1.8M; actual sale prices depend on edition, grade, restoration, and timing.
Use the issue cards below to compare individual price ranges, then review the valuation methodology and disclaimer before treating an estimate as a selling price.
Detective Comics #27 (1939)
Batman debuted in this historic issue published by DC Comics. Estimated market value ranges from $120.0K up to $3.4M.
🔑 Key Issues
Detective Comics #27
DC Comics · 1939
First appearance of Batman (Bruce Wayne) & Commissioner Gordon.
Est. Value
$1.8M
Batman #1
DC Comics · 1940
First solo Batman title; First appearance of The Joker and Catwoman (The Cat).
Est. Value
$550.0K
Batman #181
DC Comics · 1966
First appearance of Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley)
Est. Value
$3.2K
Batman #227
DC Comics · 1970
Classic Neal Adams Detective #31 homage cover
Est. Value
$1.5K
Batman #251
DC Comics · 1973
Classic Joker cover by Neal Adams; Joker returns to killer roots
Est. Value
$1.4K
Batman #232
DC Comics · 1971
First appearance of Ra's al Ghul
Est. Value
$1.2K
Batman #10
DC Comics · 1945
Key storyline milestone issue #10
Est. Value
$450
Batman #15
DC Comics · 1947
Key storyline milestone issue #15
Est. Value
$450
Batman #20
DC Comics · 1950
Key storyline milestone issue #20
Est. Value
$450
Detective Comics #10
DC Comics · 1942
Key storyline milestone issue #10
Est. Value
$450
Detective Comics #15
DC Comics · 1944
Key storyline milestone issue #15
Est. Value
$450
Detective Comics #20
DC Comics · 1947
Key storyline milestone issue #20
Est. Value
$450
Batman #357
DC Comics · 1983
First full appearance of Killer Croc & Jason Todd
Est. Value
$220
Batman #428
DC Comics · 1988
Death of Jason Todd (Robin II) by fan phone vote
Est. Value
$160
Batman #426
DC Comics · 1988
Part 1 of A Death in the Family
Est. Value
$95
Batman #457
DC Comics · 1990
First appearance of Tim Drake in new Robin costume
Est. Value
$65
All Tracked Appearances
Detective Comics #27
DC Comics · 1939
First appearance of Batman (Bruce Wayne) & Commissioner Gordon.
Est. Value
$1.8M
Batman #1
DC Comics · 1940
First solo Batman title; First appearance of The Joker and Catwoman (The Cat).
Est. Value
$550.0K
Batman #181
DC Comics · 1966
First appearance of Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley)
Est. Value
$3.2K
Batman #227
DC Comics · 1970
Classic Neal Adams Detective #31 homage cover
Est. Value
$1.5K
Batman #232
DC Comics · 1971
First appearance of Ra's al Ghul
Est. Value
$1.2K
Batman #251
DC Comics · 1973
Classic Joker cover by Neal Adams; Joker returns to killer roots
Est. Value
$1.4K
Batman #357
DC Comics · 1983
First full appearance of Killer Croc & Jason Todd
Est. Value
$220
Batman #426
DC Comics · 1988
Part 1 of A Death in the Family
Est. Value
$95
Batman #428
DC Comics · 1988
Death of Jason Todd (Robin II) by fan phone vote
Est. Value
$160
Batman #457
DC Comics · 1990
First appearance of Tim Drake in new Robin costume
Est. Value
$65
Batman #10
DC Comics · 1945
Key storyline milestone issue #10
Est. Value
$450
Batman #11
DC Comics · 1945
Est. Value
$79
Batman #12
DC Comics · 1946
Est. Value
$83
Batman #13
DC Comics · 1946
Est. Value
$87
Batman #14
DC Comics · 1947
Est. Value
$91
Batman #15
DC Comics · 1947
Key storyline milestone issue #15
Est. Value
$450
Batman #16
DC Comics · 1948
Est. Value
$99
Batman #17
DC Comics · 1948
Est. Value
$103
Batman #18
DC Comics · 1949
Est. Value
$107
Batman #19
DC Comics · 1949
Est. Value
$111
Batman #20
DC Comics · 1950
Key storyline milestone issue #20
Est. Value
$450
Batman #21
DC Comics · 1950
Est. Value
$119
Batman #22
DC Comics · 1951
Est. Value
$123
Detective Comics #10
DC Comics · 1942
Key storyline milestone issue #10
Est. Value
$450
Detective Comics #11
DC Comics · 1942
Est. Value
$79
Detective Comics #12
DC Comics · 1943
Est. Value
$83
Detective Comics #13
DC Comics · 1943
Est. Value
$87
Detective Comics #14
DC Comics · 1944
Est. Value
$91
Detective Comics #15
DC Comics · 1944
Key storyline milestone issue #15
Est. Value
$450
Detective Comics #16
DC Comics · 1945
Est. Value
$99
Detective Comics #17
DC Comics · 1945
Est. Value
$103
Detective Comics #18
DC Comics · 1946
Est. Value
$107
Detective Comics #19
DC Comics · 1946
Est. Value
$111
Detective Comics #20
DC Comics · 1947
Key storyline milestone issue #20
Est. Value
$450
Detective Comics #21
DC Comics · 1947
Est. Value
$119
Detective Comics #22
DC Comics · 1948
Est. Value
$123
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable Batman comic book?
The top-valued comic issue featuring Batman in our database is Detective Comics #27 (1939), estimated at $1.8M depending on physical condition.
When did Batman make their first appearance?
Batman debuted in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, published by DC Comics.