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DC Key Issue Comics
DC key issues span the debuts and landmark covers of the DC universe (Batman, Superman, and the wider roster) across the Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ages. As with all keys, first appearances and high-grade census scarcity drive value more than raw age.
This hub collects the cataloged DC key issues with the character and first-appearance context that sets demand. Use it to compare significance across eras before checking sold-comp values by grade.
Batman #357
DC · 1983
1st: Jason Todd, Killer Croc cameo
CBCS 9 median $560 · 6 sold
Batman #404
DC · 1987
1st: Batman: Year One begins
CGC 9 median $160 · 6 sold
Batman #608
DC · 2002
1st: Beginning of Hush
CGC 9 median $130 · 6 sold
Batman: The Killing Joke
DC · 1988
1st: Landmark Joker graphic novel
CGC 9 median $184 · 6 sold
House of Secrets #92
DC · 1971
1st: Swamp Thing
CGC 7.5 median $2,750 · 6 sold
Preacher #1
DC · 1995
1st: Jesse Custer, Tulip, and Cassidy
PSA 9 median $230 · 6 sold
Saga of the Swamp Thing #21
DC · 1984
1st: Anatomy Lesson
CGC 9 median $183 · 6 sold
Saga of the Swamp Thing #37
DC · 1985
1st: John Constantine
CGC 9 median $452 · 6 sold
The Batman Adventures #12
DC · 1993
1st: Harley Quinn in comics
CGC 9 median $1,495 · 6 sold
V for Vendetta #1
DC · 1988
1st: DC series debut
CGC 9 median $164 · 6 sold
Watchmen #1
DC · 1986
1st: Watchmen ensemble
CGC 9 median $167 · 6 sold
Superman #75
DC · 1993
1st: Death of Superman
CGC 9 median $81 · 4 sold
Showcase #4
DC · 1956
1st: Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen)
CGC 4.0 median $8,133 · 3 sold
DC Key Issue Comics: FAQ
Which DC key issues are the most valuable?+
Golden and Silver Age first appearances of flagship characters command the highest prices, but scarcity of high-grade copies matters as much as the debut itself. Compare sold prices at the same grade and grader for an accurate read.