Batman #72 (1952) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #72 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #72 (1952) value — Ungraded $206 · Grade 6.0 $190 · Grade 8.0 $4,440. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 21.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Batman 72 GD Iconic Golden Age Jungle Batman Cover 1952 D.C Comics Distro Return
Vintage Comic Book DC 1972 Detective Comics #422 Batman and Batgirl Unmasking
Batman #241 Bronze Comic Book DC 1972 VF Neal Adams Bernie Wrightson Cover
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest entry point, purchase the Standard version at $3. The Golden version at $4, or the Standard at $204, offers no tangible benefit over the others as they appear to be identical issues. If you simply want the comic, buy the cheapest Standard. Only pay significantly more if you require a specific, unlisted condition or packaging not detailed here.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #72
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1952
Batman #72 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #72 (1952) averages around $206. A CGC 6.0 runs about $190, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4440.
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 | $206 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $190 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,440 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $10.63 / $53 / $360 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 29, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $10.63–$360.00 (median $53.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Batman #72?
- The ungraded version of Batman #72 (1952) is currently valued at $164.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Batman #72 sells for $4440.
- Is there a mid-range option available for this issue?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #72 is available for $190.