Batman #3 (1940) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #3 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #3 (1940) value — Ungraded 857,75 € · $975 · Grade 6.0 8486 € · $9,646 · Grade 8.0 18.207 € · $20,696. Prices updated agosto de 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 21.2× raw.Chart values in USD
Valor CIB mensual, según ventas reales. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the cheapest Batman #3, grab the Jimenez or Quesada version around $7. The higher-priced versions like the Standard ($975) or Capullo Sketch ($72) offer significant value through rarity, condition, or unique artistic additions. Casual collectors should stick to the budget options, while serious investors should target the Standard or Sketch Cover versions for maximum return potential.
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- PriceCharting — Batman #3 (1940) (Batman)857,75 € · $975
Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1940
Batman #3 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #3 (1940) averages around $975. A CGC 6.0 runs about $9646, and a CGC 8.0 commands $20696.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 857,75 € · $975 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 8486 € · $9,646 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 18.207 € · $20,696 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 8,79 € / 2111 € / 24.633 €$9.99 / $2,400 / $28,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$28,000.00 (median $2,400.00).
Preguntas frecuentes
- What is the starting value for Batman #3 (1940)?
- The ungraded version of Batman #3 (1940) is currently valued at $969.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $20,744, significantly higher than the $969 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #3 (1940) is listed with a value of $9,646.