DC · Copper Age · 1987
Batman #404
DC · 1987
Noted for: Batman: Year One begins
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What is Batman #404 worth?
The Batman #404 is a DC 1987 graded comic. Based on 4 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $60 to $250. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $120.
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.
The Batman #404 in context
Why collectors care
Batman #404 (1987) begins "Year One" by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, a definitive Batman origin story and a major Copper Age key.
How to identify it
A 1987 first printing. Confirm the issue and the newsstand versus direct edition.
Common mistakes
Later printings and the trade collection are not the first-printing single issue; check the indicia.
Grade considerations
As a 1987 book it is common in mid grade but scarcer in top census grades with white pages, which is the premium tier.
Last recorded sales
4 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 4 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 19, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 3 | $120 | $60 to $250 |
| CGC 9.0 | 1 | $64 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-19. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 4 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 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CGC 9.0 | 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 #404 value FAQ
What is Batman #404 worth?+
Based on 4 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $60 to $250.
What grade sells most often for Batman #404?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 3 sales and a recent median around $120.
What is the highest median grade for Batman #404?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $120. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Batman #404 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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