Batman (1940)
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Batman #0
DC
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1994
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Batman #1
DC
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1940
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the Joker
1st appearance of the Cat, Selina Kyle, later becomes Catwoman
Debut of the first Batplane which has multiple designs from one issue to the next including Batman #3 and Batman #4
💰 Batman #1 sold for over one million dollars 4x with a record-high in 9.4 for $6,000,000
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1st appearance of the Joker
1st appearance of the Cat, Selina Kyle, later becomes Catwoman
Debut of the first Batplane which has multiple designs from one issue to the next including Batman #3 and Batman #4
💰 Batman #1 sold for over one million dollars 4x with a record-high in 9.4 for $6,000,000
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Reprint of Batman #1, complete with full story and advertisements
Distributed with The Batman Masterpiece Edition Boxed Set by Chronicle Books which was packaged with a 9-inch statue of Batman and a hardcover book that chronicled the Golden Age of Batman
Values listed represent the comic book as a standalone item
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Reprint of Batman #1, complete with full story and advertisements
Distributed with The Batman Masterpiece Edition Boxed Set by Chronicle Books which was packaged with a 9-inch statue of Batman and a hardcover book that chronicled the Golden Age of Batman
Values listed represent the comic book as a standalone item
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Scarce printing variant, identified by the absence of a period before the issue number '1'
1st appearance of the Joker and the Cat aka Catwoman
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Scarce printing variant, identified by the absence of a period before the issue number '1'
1st appearance of the Joker and the Cat aka Catwoman
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Reprint of Batman #1 (1940)
Gold foil edition
Limited to 150 copies
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Reprint of Batman #1 (1940)
Gold foil edition
Limited to 150 copies
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Blank sketch variant
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Silver foil facsimile reprint
2023 convention exclusive
Limited to 1,000 copies
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Silver foil facsimile reprint
2023 convention exclusive
Limited to 1,000 copies
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Facsimile reprint of Batman #1 (1940)
Batman #2
DC
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1940
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of the Joker
2nd appearance of Catwoman, Selina Kyle and first time she is referred to as Cat Woman, used interchangeably with The Cat
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2nd appearance of the Joker
2nd appearance of Catwoman, Selina Kyle and first time she is referred to as Cat Woman, used interchangeably with The Cat
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$0.15 edition, presumably priced for the Canadian market
Value unknown
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$0.15 edition, presumably priced for the Canadian market
Value unknown
Key Facts
2nd appearance of the Joker
2nd appearance of Catwoman, Selina Kyle and first time she is referred to as Cat Woman, used interchangeably with The Cat
Key Facts
2nd appearance of the Joker
2nd appearance of Catwoman, Selina Kyle and first time she is referred to as Cat Woman, used interchangeably with The Cat
Batman #3
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Debut of the first Catwoman costume, a mask resembling an actual cat
1st appearance of Puppet Master
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Debut of the first Catwoman costume, a mask resembling an actual cat
1st appearance of Puppet Master
Batman #4
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Batman's code of ethics to not kill is established
First mention of Gotham City
1st appearance of Jack of Diamonds aka Dr. Deegan
1st appearance of Jimmy McCoy, a gangster
[August 2025 - Jimmy McCoy is seen on a newspaper prop used in the Clayface movie]
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Batman's code of ethics to not kill is established
First mention of Gotham City
1st appearance of Jack of Diamonds aka Dr. Deegan
1st appearance of Jimmy McCoy, a gangster
[August 2025 - Jimmy McCoy is seen on a newspaper prop used in the Clayface movie]
Batman #5
DC
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1941
•
Vol. 1
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Debut of the Batmobile design with the bat-shaped head on the front
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Debut of the Batmobile design with the bat-shaped head on the front
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Reprint of Batman #5, the debut of the Golden Age Batmobile with the bat-head design
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Reprint of Batman #5, the debut of the Golden Age Batmobile with the bat-head design
Batman #6
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Bob Kane featuring Batman and Robin
Batman #7
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Bob Kane
Batman #8
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Fred Ray
Batman #9
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
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Iconic cover art by Jack Burnley
First Christmas story in the Batman title
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Iconic cover art by Jack Burnley
First Christmas story in the Batman title
Batman #10
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
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Bruce Wayne spanks Dick Grayson in celebration of his birthday
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Bruce Wayne spanks Dick Grayson in celebration of his birthday
Batman #11
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
3rd overall cover appearance of the Joker, first cover appearance in the Batman title
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3rd overall cover appearance of the Joker, first cover appearance in the Batman title
Batman #12
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the Batcave, unnamed, referred to as an underground hangar
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1st appearance of the Batcave, unnamed, referred to as an underground hangar
Batman #13
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
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Guest appearances by New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel
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Guest appearances by New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel
Batman #14
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
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2nd cover appearance of the Penguin, first cover appearance in the Batman title
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2nd cover appearance of the Penguin, first cover appearance in the Batman title
Batman #15
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
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Cover depicting Batman uncharacteristically using a gatling gun
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Cover depicting Batman uncharacteristically using a gatling gun
Batman #16
DC
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1943
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Alfred Pennyworth
Batman #17
DC
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1943
•
Vol. 1
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Cover art by Jerry Robinson
Batman #18
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
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World War II cover art with Hitler, Mussolini and Hirohito
First cover art on Batman by Dick Sprang with layouts by Ed Kressy
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World War II cover art with Hitler, Mussolini and Hirohito
First cover art on Batman by Dick Sprang with layouts by Ed Kressy
Batman #19
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Second cover art on Batman by Dick Sprang
⚠ Misconception: CGC describes this as the first cover art on Batman by Dick Sprang but Sprang first provided partial pencils and inks on the cover of Batman #18
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Second cover art on Batman by Dick Sprang
⚠ Misconception: CGC describes this as the first cover art on Batman by Dick Sprang but Sprang first provided partial pencils and inks on the cover of Batman #18
Batman #20
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of the Batmobile
Batman #21
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Alfred Pennyworth redesigned as a thin man
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2nd appearance of Alfred Pennyworth redesigned as a thin man
Batman #22
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
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1st cover appearance and solo story featuring Alfred
Batman #23
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Dick Sprang
Batman #24
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Professor Carter Nichols, a scientist in the field of hypnosis and time travel
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1st appearance of Professor Carter Nichols, a scientist in the field of hypnosis and time travel
Batman #25
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
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First time two major Batman villains team-up - Joker and Penguin
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First time two major Batman villains team-up - Joker and Penguin
Batman #26
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
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