Batman Issue 1 Price

[Valorie Carlee]

Thestrength of CGC-certified collectibles was on display again as the sale broke several records, including the highest price paid at auction for any comic book outside of a CGC-certified Action Comics #1, which introduced Superman. In addition, the CGC 9.4 Batman #1 is now the most-expensive comic book ever sold by Heritage Auctions. Both these records had just been set by a Detective Comics #27 graded CGC 7.0 that realized $1.5 million in a November 2020 Heritage sale.

Issued in Spring 1940, Batman #1 was the first edition of a title featuring Batman and his new sidekick Robin. The book includes the first appearance of two iconic villains: the Joker and Catwoman. A year earlier, Batman himself had been first introduced in Detective Comics #27, and his universe was developed in subsequent issues of that series.

CGC is the world's largest and most trusted third-party grading service for comics, trading cards, magazines, concert posters and similar items, with more than 7 million collectibles certified since 2000.

Meanwhile, original art created for use in comic books is seeing a surge in prices as well, with a black-and-white drawing from a 1984 Spider-Man comic setting a new auction record for an interior comic panel with its $3.4 million sale, also at Heritage in January.

Thanks to skyrocketing comic prices in the past two years, this 9.2-graded copy far exceeded the $210,000 value suggested by the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Only five other copies of the issue have ever been given a higher grade.

Male superheroes unsurprisingly dominate the list of most-expensive comics. The exception is this book featuring the first appearance of Wonder Woman in an eight-page story, a copy of which with an impressive 9.4-grade set a record auction price for the title. The comic features art by art by H.G. Peter and is considered one of the most important releases from the company today known as DC Comics. The Amazonian princess proved so popular she became the lead of Sensation Comics later that year.

A major landmark in the history of comics, Marvel Comics No. 1 marks the origins of the Marvel superhero universe, which has since birthed the wildly popular MCU film series. The first issue features the introduction of Marvel figures such as the original Human Torch and Angel, as well as Namor the Submariner, who will finally make his live-action debut in the upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

In a memorable debut from creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Captain America faces off with Nazis, delivering quite a wallop to Adolf Hitler on the cover of Captain America No. 1. (The issue was released nine months before the U.S. entered World War II.)

The consigner had originally purchased the comic at auction in August 2019 for $915,000, then a record for the issue. He nonetheless decided to try and capitalize on the pandemic-driven demand for rare collectibles just a few years later. The move paid off with the book becoming the fourth-most expensive comic ever to hit the auction block.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose... 44 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

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2nd printing. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose! Featuring Killer Croc, with appearances by Poison Ivy and Catwoman. 44 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores November 27. Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee continue their run on BATMAN with Part 2 of the 12-part "Hush." Lying near death, Batman must turn to the least likely person from the Bat family for help: the Huntress! Meanwhile, Catwoman continues to hunt down the mysterious individual responsible for wreaking havoc in their lives ? a path that leads her back to Poison Ivy. 48 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee continue their run on BATMAN with Part 3 of the 12-part "Hush." Even Arkham can't hold Killer Croc, or at least that's what Batman and Amanda Waller want him to believe. It seems tracking Gotham's most voracious reptile is the only way to find out who stole the 10 million clams. The problem is keeping Croc contained. The streets burn in this City of Shadows as Catwoman turns up the heat. 44 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee continue their run on BATMAN with Part 4 of "Hush." Fun in Metropolis! Catwoman and Batman journey to the City of Tomorrow to track down Poison Ivy. This capricious couple thinks it has the upper hand but soon finds Ivy has something ? or someone ? up her sleeve. And keep your eyes peeled for a mysterious flying hero whose deeds inspired a young Bruce Wayne. 36 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Guest-starring Superman! Hush, Part 5 of 12. The best-selling comic continues with the fight you've waited for, discussed and argued about: Batman vs. Superman, toe-to-toe! How do you stop the Man of Steel? Who can outwit the World's Greatest Detective? What could bring these uneasy allies to the brink of war? Who will be left standing in a battle that could bring down the city of Metropolis? 36 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

2nd Printing Sketch Cover. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Guest-starring Superman! Hush, Part 5 of 12. The best-selling comic continues with the fight you've waited for, discussed and argued about: Batman vs. Superman, toe-to-toe! How do you stop the Man of Steel? Who can outwit the World's Greatest Detective? What could bring these uneasy allies to the brink of war? Who will be left standing in a battle that could bring down the city of Metropolis? 36 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS A new arc of "Hush" begins! A perfect evening out on the town for Bruce and Selina takes a turn for the deadly when Harley Quinn hits Gotham City. And if Harley's back, can the Joker be far behind? Just when you thought Loeb & Lee might have run out of twists, wait until you read the last page! For more information, see the feature article. 44 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Batman takes on the villain you've been waiting for: The Joker! One is the Dark Knight...the other is The Clown Prince of Crime. Batman's oldest foe finally has gone too far, and Batman makes a vow: "Tonight, The Joker dies by my hand!" For all the crimes The Joker has commited, Batman seeks retribution. Will the Dark Knight finally do what needs to be done? For more information, see the feature article. 40 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores May 28. Don't miss the latest chapter of "Hush," featuring the debut of a brand-new Batmobile! In the aftermath of last issue's stunning climax, Nightwing comes to Batman to find out how ? or if ? the Dark Knight can continue. Choices are made that will affect the entire Batman family, and there's no turning back! Plus, the shocking return of the last person you'd expect! 40 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores June 25. "Hush" continues with a new story arc! Jeph Loeb's intricate mystery twists again, as the Dark Knight takes the battle back to his mysterious attacker! But when the trail leads Batman to Ra's Ah Ghul, is the Dark Knight close to the truth, or again being played in this deadly game? Guest-starring Catwoman, Talia and Lady Shiva, three women Batman does not want angry! For more information, see the feature article. 36 Pages, Full Color.Cover price $2.25.

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