Batman #18 (1943) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #18 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #18 (1943) value — Ungraded $1,421 · Grade 6.0 $4,425 · Grade 8.0 $13,071. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Batman #18 (1943) cheaply, grab the Standard: $4 or Sale: $4. The Capullo Sketch ($30) and Standard: $1421 versions offer significant premiums in artist inclusion and condition/rarity. If you are a serious collector, the higher-priced versions are for investment and display. Casual buyers should stick to the lower-priced options for minimal outlay.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #18
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- August 1, 1943
Batman #18 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #18 (1943) averages around $1421. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4425, and a CGC 8.0 commands $13071.
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 | $1,421 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,425 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $13,071 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4.5 / $799.95 / $5,900 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.50–$5,900.00 (median $799.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Batman #18?
- An ungraded copy of Batman #18 is listed with a value of $1421.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this Batman issue?
- A copy of Batman #18 graded at 8.0 is valued at $6837.
- Does the condition significantly affect the price of this comic?
- Yes, the price increases substantially from the ungraded value of $1421 to the Grade 8.0 price of $6837.