DC · Golden Age · 1940

Batman #1

DC · 1940

Noted for: The Joker and Catwoman

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What is Batman #1 worth?

The Batman #1 is a DC 1940 graded comic. Based on 1 verified eBay sold listing in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $90. Recorded sales include a CGC 9 at $90.

Before you buy

Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.

Grading guides

The Batman #1 in context

Why collectors care

A double Golden Age key: the first appearance of both the Joker and Catwoman, cover-dated Spring 1940. It is one of the most significant single issues in comics, and one of the few books to introduce two A-list characters at once.

How to identify it

Batman #1, Spring 1940. Catwoman debuts here as "the Cat," unnamed and undisguised as a jewel thief, so listings citing "1st Catwoman" and "1st the Cat" describe the same appearance. The Joker was originally intended to be killed off within this very issue.

Common mistakes

Restoration and trimming are widespread at this level of the market, and unrestored copies command far more. Buy only certified copies and read the label for restoration and conservation notes.

Grade considerations

At Golden Age scarcity, the practical question is not grade tier but authenticity and restoration status. Page quality and any restoration notation on the label move value more than a half-point of grade.

Last recorded sales

1 recorded eBay sale, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.

Source: eBay sold listings
Sample: 1 sale
Record: Historical sale sample
Newest recorded sale: Oct 1, 2026

How we compile comps →

Grade	Sales	Median	Range
CGC 9	1	$90	N/A

Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+

Newest recorded sale: 2026-10-01. This summary describes stored history.

Inclusion

All 1 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.

Outlier handling

Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.

Grade	Sales	Included	Set aside
CGC 9	1	1	0

Shipping and fees

Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.

Provenance

Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.

Batman #1 value FAQ

What is Batman #1 worth?+

Based on 1 verified eBay sold listing in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $90.

What grade sells most often for Batman #1?+

CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $90.

What is the highest median grade for Batman #1?+

CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $90. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.

Is Batman #1 worth grading?+

For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.