Comic Series Index

Detective Comics Comics

Publisher: DC Comics | 14 issues tracked

Guide data reviewed July 2026. See our editorial policy and valuation disclaimer.

About the Detective Comics comic value guide

This DC Comics price guide covers 14 tracked Detective Comics issues published between 1939 and 1948. 4 issues are marked as key issues in the current dataset, and the highest tracked estimate is $1.8M with an average of $128.7K. The guide includes 14 recorded sales across its tracked issues. These are guide estimates, not guaranteed sale prices; condition, printing, restoration, variant status, and market timing can change the result.

Open an issue below for its condition-by-condition value table and sales context, or read the valuation disclaimer to understand how to use the figures.

Key Detective Comics issues collectors research

These highlighted issues have the strongest current value signals in this series. Open each guide to compare its condition range, sales records, and collector notes.

Key issue

Detective Comics #27 (1939)

First appearance of Batman (Bruce Wayne) & Commissioner Gordon.

The historic debut of Batman in 'The Case of the Chemical Syndicate'. One of the top two most valuable comic books in history.

Estimated value: $1.8M

Key issue

Detective Comics #10 (1942)

Key storyline milestone issue #10

Collectible issue of Detective Comics #10 published in 1942 by DC Comics.

Estimated value: $450

Key issue

Detective Comics #15 (1944)

Key storyline milestone issue #15

Collectible issue of Detective Comics #15 published in 1944 by DC Comics.

Estimated value: $450

Tracked Issues

Top Key Value

$1.8M

Average Issue Value

$128.7K

🏆 Most Valuable Issues in Detective Comics

Issue	Year	Key Note	Est. Value
#27	1939	First appearance of Batman (Bruce Wayne) & Commissioner Gordon.	$1.8M
#10	1942	Key storyline milestone issue #10	$450
#15	1944	Key storyline milestone issue #15	$450
#20	1947	Key storyline milestone issue #20	$450
#22	1948	—	$123