Detective Comics #27 (1939) First Print
Detective Comics #27 is an issue of the Detective Comics series from DC, released May 1, 1939. Written by Bill Finger with artwork by Bob Kane. Notable appearances include Henry Clay, Commissioner Gordon, Batman. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 31 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.
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Key Facts
- 1st appearance of Batman
- 1st appearance of Commissioner Gordon
- 💰 Detective Comics #27 has sold for over one million dollars 9x with a record high sale in grade 7.0 for $2.31 million (February 2026)
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Creators
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ArtistBob Kane
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WriterBill Finger
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LettererBob Kane
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InkerFred Guardineer
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ArtistJim Chambers
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ArtistLeo O'Mealia
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ArtistSven Elven
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ArtistPaul Gustavson
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WriterHomer Fleming
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Cover ArtistBob Kane
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InkerTom Hickey
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ArtistBill Alger
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ArtistFred Guardineer
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ArtistTom Hickey
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WriterJim Chambers
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WriterSven Elven
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WriterSax Rohmer
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WriterPaul Gustavson
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WriterBill Alger
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InkerHomer Fleming
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InkerBob Kane
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WriterJerry Siegel
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InkerJoe Shuster
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InkerPaul Gustavson
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WriterTom Hickey
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ArtistHomer Fleming
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InkerLeo O'Mealia
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ArtistJoe Shuster
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InkerJim Chambers
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InkerSven Elven
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InkerBill Alger
