Batman #2 (1940) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #2 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #2 (1940) value — Ungraded $2,148 · Grade 6.0 $20,400 · Grade 8.0 $27,900. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 13.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest entry, grab the Newsstand version for $14. Premium versions like the Capullo Sketch ($75) or Standard ($2148) offer significant artistic or historical value, not just the comic itself. If you want the core experience without the high cost, the $10 Standard is a solid choice. Only pay top dollar for the most unique or artistically significant variants.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #2
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1940
Batman #2 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #2 (1940) averages around $2148. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20400, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27900.
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 | $2,148 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $20,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27,900 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4.99 / $59.99 / $12,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.99–$12,000.00 (median $59.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $2224, while a Grade 8.0 copy is listed at $27906.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #2?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #2 (1940) is valued at $20400.
- Is Batman #2 a good investment based on these prices?
- Yes, the significant jump in value from ungraded to higher grades suggests strong investment potential.