DC · Bronze Age · 1970
Batman #227
DC · 1970
Noted for: Iconic Adams cover
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What is Batman #227 worth?
The Batman #227 is a DC 1970 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $525 to $1,500. CGC 5.0 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $888.
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Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The Batman #227 in context
Why collectors care
Batman #227 (1970) is celebrated for its Neal Adams cover, an homage to the classic Detective Comics #31 that is widely considered one of the greatest Batman covers ever drawn. It is a cover-driven Bronze Age key rather than a first appearance.
How to identify it
A 1970 first printing at 15 cents. The value here is the Adams cover and grade; confirm the issue and edition.
Common mistakes
This is a cover key, not a first appearance, so demand is art-driven. Reprints of the cover exist on later products; buy graded for high-value copies.
Grade considerations
The atmospheric dark cover shows spine and corner wear easily, so high-grade copies are scarce and command large premiums.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 22, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 6.0 | 1 | $1,500 | N/A |
| CGC 6.5 | 1 | $1,275 | N/A |
| CGC 5.0 | 2 | $888 | $875 to $900 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $700 | N/A |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | $525 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-22. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 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 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 8.5 | 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 #227 value FAQ
What is Batman #227 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $525 to $1,500.
What grade sells most often for Batman #227?+
CGC 5.0 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $888.
What is the highest median grade for Batman #227?+
CGC 6.0 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $1,500. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Batman #227 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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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-22. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
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