DC · Golden Age · 1939
Detective Comics #27
DC · 1939
Noted for: Batman
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What is Detective Comics #27 worth?
The Detective Comics #27 is a DC 1939 graded comic. Based on 2 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $65 to $485. Recorded sales include a CGC 7 at $485 and a CGC 9 at $65.
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 Detective Comics #27 in context
Why collectors care
Detective Comics #27 (1939) is the first appearance of Batman and one of the two or three most important comics ever published. Alongside Action Comics #1 it sits at the very top of the hobby, and any unrestored copy is a museum-grade rarity.
How to identify it
A genuine 1939 first printing, not one of the many later reprints, facsimiles, and the 1984 oversized Famous First Edition replica. Confirm the DC Golden Age indicia and, at this level, insist on third-party grading with documented provenance.
Common mistakes
Reprints and the Famous First Edition are routinely mistaken for, or misrepresented as, the original. Restoration (trimming, color touch, married pages) is common on Golden Age keys and must be disclosed; buy graded only.
Grade considerations
Almost every surviving copy shows heavy wear, so mid and low grades are the market and the census in high grade is tiny. Restoration detection and provenance matter more than chasing a high number.
Last recorded sales
2 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 2 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Aug 19, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 7 | 1 | $485 | N/A |
| CGC 9 | 1 | $65 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-08-19. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 2 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 7 | 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.
Detective Comics #27 value FAQ
What is Detective Comics #27 worth?+
Based on 2 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $65 to $485.
What grade sells most often for Detective Comics #27?+
CGC 7 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $485.
What is the highest median grade for Detective Comics #27?+
CGC 7 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $485. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Detective Comics #27 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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