DC · Modern · 1993
The Batman Adventures #12
DC · 1993
Noted for: Harley Quinn in comics
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 9 median
$500
3 CGC 9 sales of 6 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 18, 2026
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What is The Batman Adventures #12 worth?
The The Batman Adventures #12 is a DC 1993 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $355 to $675. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $500.
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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.
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Search current eBay listingsLast recorded sales
Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-18. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | CGC 9 | $500 |
| 2026-09-12 | CGC 9 | $675 |
| 2026-09-11 | CGC 8.5 | $520 |
| 2026-09-07 | CBCS 7.5 | $355 |
| 2026-09-06 | CGC 9 | $430 |
| 2026-08-27 | CGC 9 | $2,000 |
The The Batman Adventures #12 in context
Why collectors care
The Batman Adventures #12 (1993) is the first comics appearance of Harley Quinn, who debuted in Batman: The Animated Series. Harley's mainstream popularity turned a modest animated-tie-in book into a major Copper Age key.
How to identify it
A 1993 first printing from the animated-series tie-in title. Confirm the issue number and cover; there is no scarce variant, so the value is in grade.
Common mistakes
The book was not saved in high numbers, so high-grade copies are scarcer than the print date suggests. Watch for spine and corner wear on this thin newsstand-era book.
Grade considerations
Grade is the whole story here. White-page copies in top census grades command steep premiums, and defects like spine ticks and corner blunting are common.
Recorded sales by grade
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 18, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | $520 | N/A |
| CGC 9 | 3 | $500 | $430 to $675 |
| CBCS 7.5 | 1 | $355 | N/A |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-18. 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, 1 of 6 sales was set aside on this rule.
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 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CBCS 7.5 | 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 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.
The Batman Adventures #12 value FAQ
What is The Batman Adventures #12 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $355 to $675.
What grade sells most often for The Batman Adventures #12?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 3 sales and a recent median around $500.
What is the highest median grade for The Batman Adventures #12?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $500. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is The Batman Adventures #12 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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