Batman #13 (1942) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #13 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #13 (1942) value — Ungraded $560 · Grade 6.0 $2,035 · Grade 8.0 $4,200. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Batman 13 Joker CGC 1.5 Detective Comics 1942 DC Bob Kane Joe DiMaggio Appr.
8X10" Matted Print Golden Age Comic Book Art: Batman #13, Oct-Nov 1942
8X10" Matted Print Golden Age Comic Book Art: Batman #13, Oct-Nov 1942
Batman #42 Vol. 3 2018 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book W104-13eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
For the absolute lowest cost, grab the Newsstand version for $9. Premium versions like the Capullo Sketch or Standard $425 offer significant value through rarity and condition, appealing to serious collectors. If you are just starting out or budget-conscious, the $9 Newsstand is fine. However, if you want a display-worthy piece, the Standard $425 is the investment.
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Batman #13 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #13 (1942) averages around $560. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2035, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4200.
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 | $560 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,035 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,200 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.35 / $29.95 / $2,950 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.35–$2,950.00 (median $29.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of an ungraded Batman #13 (1942)?
- An ungraded copy of Batman #13 (1942) is currently valued at $406.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this Batman issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Batman #13 (1942) can be purchased for $4200.
- Is the Grade 6.0 version worth buying?
- The Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #13 (1942) is listed at $2035.