Detective Comics #No. 427
DC Comics • Detective Comics (1937) Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Robbins
Interior Artist
Bob Brown
Cover Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Publication Date
Sept. 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'A Small Case of Murder!' where Batman must solve a crime where he appears to be the victim. Also features a backup story 'I Wake Up Dying' starring the investigator Jason Bard.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy color-breaking spine stress/ticks; blunted and rounded corners, especially bottom right; significant surface wear and 'scuffing' on the black inks; visible creasing around the edges; likely moderate tanning of interior pages.
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $25 (Raw / Ungraded); $45 - $60 (Graded CGC 4.0)
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade regularly sell between $12 and $30 on eBay. Higher grades (9.0+) can reach over $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 copy. It is better kept in a archival bag and board as a reader/collector copy.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC title; iconic cover art by the legendary horror artist Bernie Wrightson; include a 20-cent price point which began in late 1971.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy from the 1972 Bronze Age era. Correct typography for the '20c' price circle, appropriate DC Bullet logo, and age-consistent paper oxidation visible on the edges.