Batman #11
Released: June/July 1942
Story: Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton
Art: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos
Cover: Fred Ray
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC 3.5 – $700 – $1,000
- Ungraded – $400 – $815++
Batman #11 has what is considered a ‘Classic Joker cover’ and as you can see in the photo’s above, it is quite a memorable cover. The Joker appears on the cover that features playing cards with Batman and Robin. Batman is punching the Joker, who has a wide mouth grind on his face. The story revolves around the Joker and Penguin, who both make appearances. There are 2 ads for Detective Comics #62 in this publication as well. This comic book is valuable and desirable because of the cover art alone. Finding mint copies for sale is rather difficult and they will be priced as such. Even Batman #11 comic books in fair condition are worth several hundred dollars.
Batman #12
Released: August/September 1942
Story: Don Cameron, Bill Finger
Art: Bob Kane, Jack Burnley, Jerry Robinson
Cover: Jerry Robinson
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC 5.5 – $800
- CGC 4.5 – $575
- Ungraded $250 – $600+
This issue of Batman comics features a classic war cover, that had influence from the periods real life events. The cover features Batman and Robin riding an a USA military jeep – with Batman saying “War Saving Bonds and Stamps Keep ‘Em Rolling!” Batman #12 is also considered an anniversary issue. In this issue there is an appearance by the Joker. This is the 1st mention of “secret underground hangers” which later becomes the Bat Cave.
Batman #13
Released: October/November 1942
Story: Cameron, Finger, Schiff
Art: Bob Kane, Jack Burnley, Jerry Robinson
Cover: Jerry Robinson
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC 6.5 – $865
- CGC 4.0 – $610
- CGC 3.0 – $325
- Ungraded – $300 – $650+
In this issue of Batman, there is an appearance by the Joker. Jerry Siegel and Joe DiMaggio make cameo appearances as well.
Batman #14
Publish: December/January 1942/43
Story: Don Cameron
Art: Bob Kane, Jack Burnley, Jerry Robinson
Cover: Jerry Robinson
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC 6.5 – $825
- CGC 5.0 – $725
- CGC 3.0 – $260 – $375
- Ungraded – $200++
- CGC 3.0 Signed By Jerry Robinson – $600
This is the second issue where Penguin is on the cover, and the story revolves around him in this issue.
Batman #15
Released: February/March 1943
Story: Cameron, Finger, Schiff
Art: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson
Cover: Jack Burnley
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC 4.0 – $585
- CGC 2.0 – $350
- Ungraded – $265+
Classic WWII time period cover. On the front cover, Batman is shooting a Gatling gun while Robin proudly looks on. In the lower left hand corner, highlighted in a red box states “Keep those bullets flying! Keep on buying war bonds & stamps!”
Batman #16
Released: April/May 1943
Story: Don Cameron, Ruth Kaufman
Art: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Jack Burnley
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC Apparent 8.5 – $2,250 ♠
- CGC 7.5 – $4,300
- CGC 6.0 – $1,750
- CGC 4.5 – $600
- Ungraded : $200 – $789+
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♠ The restoration work was “Small amount of color touch on front cover”
A classic Batman cover where a silhouetted man with a gun is shining a flashlight on Batman and Robin. The text reads “Surprise! Somebody Learns the True Identities of Batman & Robin! Who Can He Be?” The cover is similar to Batman #9. All other previous Batman comic books featured a cover with the logo spread across the entire header of the magazine, this issue features a smaller logo. This issue is the origin and 1st appearance of Alfred. Joker makes an appearance in this issue as well.
Batman #17
Published: June/July 1943
Story: Joseph Greene, Don Cameron
Art: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Jack Burnley
Cover: Jerry Robinson
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC 5.0 – $545 – $789
- CGC 4.5 – $475
- CGC 2.0 – $265
- Ungraded – $175 – $475+
Classic WWII cover with Batman & Robin flying on the back of a bald eagle. Both Batman & Robin have a text bubble that states ” Keep the American Eagle Flying! Buy War Bonds and Stamps!”
Batman #18
Released: August/September 1943
Story: Joe Samachson, Bill Finger
Art: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC 8.5 – $3,350
- CGC 6.5 – $1,700
- CGC 5.5 – $825
- Ungraded $200 – $635+
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One of the most iconic WWII covers in the Batman series. On the cover you have Hitler, Mussolini and Hirohito getting blown up by a 4th of July firecracker. There is a Tweedledee and Tweedledum appearance in this issue.
Batman #19
Released: October/November 1943
Story: Don Cameron
Art: Dick Sprang
Cover: Dick Sprang
Recorded Sales/Value Estimates:
- CGC 7.0 – $760
- CGC 5.5 – $475 – $520
- CGC 5.0 – $450 – $475
- Ungraded – $145 – $600+
This is the first ever issue of Batman that had artwork from Dick Sprang. There is an appearance from the Joker in this issue. The front cover says “Four Big Batman & Robin Action Stories” are contained inside.
Batman #20
Released: December/January 1943/44
Story: Don Cameron, Bill Finger
Art: Bob Kane, Jack Burnley
Cover: Dick Sprang
- CGC 6.5 – $900
- CGC 5.0 – $800
- CGC 3.5 – $545
- CGC 1.8 – $290
- Ungraded – $175 – $600+
This is the first issue where the Batmobile was on the front cover.
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