Batman #21 (1944) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #21 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #21 (1944) value — Ungraded $295 · Grade 6.0 $915 · Grade 8.0 $1,525. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want to own Batman #21 (1944) cheaply, grab the Newsstand version for $9. Premium versions like the Capullo Sketch ($45) or Standard ($295) offer significant scarcity and unique artwork. The SDCC ($27) or C2E2 Summit ($25) versions provide event exclusivity. Save your money unless you specifically want the limited edition appeal of a higher-priced variant.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #21
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1944
Batman #21 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #21 (1944) averages around $295. A CGC 6.0 runs about $915, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1525.
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 | $295 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $915 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,525 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $24 / $1,850 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 7, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$1,849.95 (median $24.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Batman comic?
- The ungraded version of Batman #21 (1944) starts at $223.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1525, compared to the ungraded price.
- Are there different price points depending on the condition?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy is listed for $915, showing clear condition-based pricing.