# Detective Comics #12 (1938) value

The catalog shows that **Detective Comics #12 (1938)** has a used value of **$1320**. As a foundational piece of comic history, its value is driven by its rarity and significance as one of the first appearances of Batman. You can compare this sold value against the current asking prices shown on the screen to see if there are any immediate buying opportunities.

## Items referenced

| Item | Used | New | Page | Sold comps |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detective Comics #12 (1938) — Comic Book Value | $1320 | — | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/detective-comics-12-1938-detective-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDetective%2520Comics%2520%252312%2520(1938)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |

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_Updated 2026-07-18._

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