DC · Golden Age · 1943
Batman #16
DC · 1943
Noted for: Alfred Pennyworth
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 2 median
$2,800
1 CGC 2 sale of 3 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 14, 2026
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What is Batman #16 worth?
The Batman #16 is a DC 1943 graded comic. Based on 3 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $2,199 to $2,800. Recorded sales include a CGC 2 at $2,800 and a CGC 4 at $2,199.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-14. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | CGC 4 | $2,199 |
| 2026-09-07 | CGC 2 | $2,800 |
| 2026-08-31 | CGC 3.5 | $409Set aside: probable reprint |
The Batman #16 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of Alfred Pennyworth, cover-dated April-May 1943, by writer Don Cameron and artist Bob Kane. Alfred became the emotional center of the Batman mythos and one of the most adapted supporting characters in comics.
How to identify it
Batman #16, April-May 1943. In his debut Alfred discovers the Batcave by accident during a fight with a burglar. He is not yet the long-serving butler of later continuity, and his original appearance differs notably from the familiar version.
Common mistakes
Buyers expecting the thin, moustached Alfred of later stories. His original design was quite different, which sometimes causes doubt about whether a copy is the right issue.
Grade considerations
A wartime Golden Age book with brittle paper and a small high-grade population. Restoration status and page quality drive value.
Recorded sales by grade
3 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 3 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 14, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 2 | 1 | $2,800 | One sale |
| CGC 4 | 1 | $2,199 | One sale |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-14. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 3 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. For this item, 1 sale was set aside on this rule.
Probable reprints stay in the sales table below, marked.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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 #16 value FAQ
What is Batman #16 worth?+
Based on 3 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $2,199 to $2,800.
What grade sells most often for Batman #16?+
CGC 2 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $2,800.
What is the highest median grade for Batman #16?+
CGC 2 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $2,800. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Batman #16 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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