DC · Copper Age · 1988
Batman #428
DC · 1988
Noted for: Death of Jason Todd
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What is Batman #428 worth?
The Batman #428 is a DC 1988 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $67 to $174. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $86.
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 #428 in context
Why collectors care
The issue in which Jason Todd, the second Robin, dies -- cover-dated December 1988. The outcome was decided by readers through a 900-number telephone poll, a genuinely unprecedented event in mainstream comics, and it reshaped Batman's character for decades.
How to identify it
Batman #428, December 1988, part of "A Death in the Family." Two versions of the issue were prepared depending on the poll result, and the narrow majority voted for Jason to die; the published book is the version in which he does. A later "Robin Lives!" edition reprints the unpublished alternative and is a different book.
Common mistakes
Confusing the modern "Robin Lives!" printing with the 1988 original. Confirm the cover date and the indicia.
Grade considerations
A late-80s book with decent high-grade survival, so value sits at CGC 9.8. Centering and spine ticks are the usual limiters.
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 28, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | $86 | $67 to $174 |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-28. 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. For this item, 2 of 6 sales were set aside.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
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 #428 value FAQ
What is Batman #428 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $67 to $174.
What grade sells most often for Batman #428?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $86.
What is the highest median grade for Batman #428?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $86. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Batman #428 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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