DC · Golden Age · 1940
Batman #1
DC · 1940
Noted for: The Joker and Catwoman
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 9 median
$90
1 CGC 9 sale of 1 recorded on eBay · newest Oct 1, 2026
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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.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-10-01. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | CGC 9 | $90 |
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.
Recorded sales by grade
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
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 1 | $90 | One sale |
Recorded sales by grade · 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 on this rule for this item.
A comic sale that sold for under a third of the median of this issue's lower-grade sales is also set aside as a probable reprint, facsimile, later printing or restored copy, since a higher grade of the same book should not sell for less. No sales were set aside on this rule 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 was a completed eBay sale, listed by date, grade and price in the sales table lower on this page. Individual listings are not linked. Methodology version 2026.4. 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.
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