Batman #1 (1940) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #1 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #1 (1940) value — Ungraded $23,143 · Grade 6.0 $307,419 · Grade 8.0 $368,903. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 15.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the item, the Lieber version at $105 is the cheapest way to own Batman #1. The premium versions, like the 1:1000 Jimenez Gold Virgin Foil at $730, buy you significant scarcity and special edition packaging. Casual collectors should stick to the cheaper options, while serious investors should pay for the high-numbered foils and sketches to maximize value.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- April 1, 1940
Batman #1 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #1 (1940) averages around $23143. A CGC 6.0 runs about $307419, and a CGC 8.0 commands $368903.
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 | $23,143 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $307,419 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $368,903 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $14.99 / $950 / $82,500 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $14.99–$82,500.00 (median $950.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value range for Batman #1 (1940)?
- The value ranges widely, from $13,092 for ungraded copies to $368,903 for a Grade 8.0.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy worth?
- A copy of Batman #1 in Grade 6.0 is valued at $307,419.
- Is the ungraded version still a good investment?
- While ungraded is listed at $13,092, higher grades show substantial investment potential.