Detective Comics (1937)
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Detective Comics #27
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Batman
1st appearance of Commissioner Gordon
💰 Detective Comics #27 has sold for over one million dollars 6x with a record high sale in 6.5 for $1.8 million (April 2024)
1st appearance of Batman
1st appearance of Commissioner Gordon
💰 Detective Comics #27 has sold for over one million dollars 6x with a record high sale in 6.5 for $1.8 million (April 2024)
Free promotional reprint offered by Oreo (Nabisco) celebrating the 45th anniversary of Batman
Free promotional reprint offered by Oreo (Nabisco) celebrating the 45th anniversary of Batman
Facsimile reprint of Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of Batman
Facsimile reprint of Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of Batman
Facsimile reprint of Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of Batman
Magazine-sized format (7.75 in. x 10.5 in.)
Facsimile reprint of Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of Batman
Magazine-sized format (7.75 in. x 10.5 in.)
Detective Comics #28
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Batman
Detective Comics #35
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Hypodermic needle cover
9th appearance of Batman
Detective Comics #36
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Hugo Strange
Debut of Batman's finned gloves
1st appearance and origin of Hugo Strange
Debut of Batman's finned gloves
Detective Comics #37
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Final solo adventure of Batman in the Golden Age
Detective Comics #38
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Robin
Reprint of Robin's first appearance distributed by Toys R Us
Origin of Batman retold, partial reprint of Batman #1 (1940) Detective Comics #33 (1939)
Reprint of Robin's first appearance distributed by Toys R Us
Origin of Batman retold, partial reprint of Batman #1 (1940) Detective Comics #33 (1939)
Detective Comics #39
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Robin
Detective Comics #40
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Clayface, Basil Karlo
1st cover appearance of the Joker in Detective Comics
1st appearance and origin of Clayface, Basil Karlo
1st cover appearance of the Joker in Detective Comics
Detective Comics #41
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
First solo story featuring Robin
Detective Comics #42
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #43
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #44
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #45
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Joker in a Detective Comics story, previously appeared on the cover of Detective Comics #40
1st appearance of the Joker in a Detective Comics story, previously appeared on the cover of Detective Comics #40
Detective Comics #46
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Death of Dr. Hugo Strange, fell from a cliff after being punched by Batman
Death of Dr. Hugo Strange, fell from a cliff after being punched by Batman
Detective Comics #47
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #48
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
First mention of Batman’s vehicle referred to as the Batmobile
First mention of Gotham City in the Detective Comics title
First mention of Batman’s vehicle referred to as the Batmobile
First mention of Gotham City in the Detective Comics title
Detective Comics #49
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Clayface, Basil Karlo
Detective Comics #50
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Milestone issue #50
Detective Comics #51
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #52
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #53
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #54
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art similar to #33 with Robin added
Detective Comics #55
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #56
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #57
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #58
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Penguin
Detective Comics #62
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Jerry Robinson featuring the Joker
Detective Comics #64
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Boy Commandos
This issue marked the beginning transformation of the Joker from a homicidal maniac into a goofy character that persisted until Batman #251 when Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams revived the Joker after a four year absence, reintroducing his homicidal side
1st appearance and origin of Boy Commandos
This issue marked the beginning transformation of the Joker from a homicidal maniac into a goofy character that persisted until Batman #251 when Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams revived the Joker after a four year absence, reintroducing his homicidal side
Detective Comics #66
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Two-Face, Harvey Dent, a district attorney disfigured by acid
[January 2026 - there is speculation on social media that Sebastian Stan will be cast as Two-Face for the Matt Reeves Batman sequel]
1st appearance of Gilda Dent, the wife of Harvey Dent
1st appearance of Salvatore Maroni, the mob boss who disfigured Harvey Dent
1st appearance and origin of Two-Face, Harvey Dent, a district attorney disfigured by acid
[January 2026 - there is speculation on social media that Sebastian Stan will be cast as Two-Face for the Matt Reeves Batman sequel]
1st appearance of Gilda Dent, the wife of Harvey Dent
1st appearance of Salvatore Maroni, the mob boss who disfigured Harvey Dent
Detective Comics #67
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of the Penguin
Detective Comics #68
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
1st cover and 2nd appearance of Two-Face
Detective Comics #71
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Jerry Robinson featuring the Joker
Detective Comics #77
DC
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1943
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #80
DC
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1943
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #85
DC
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1944
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Dick Sprang featuring the Joker
Detective Comics #93
DC
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1944
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #94
DC
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1944
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #113
DC
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1946
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #119
DC
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1947
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #120
DC
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1947
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #122
DC
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1947
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Catwoman
Detective Comics #125
DC
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1947
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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