Detective Comics ##275
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Finger
Interior Artist
Sheldon Moldoff
Cover Artist
Sheldon Moldoff
Publication Date
January 1960
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Zebra Batman.' Batman is irradiated by a machine belonging to Zebra-Man, causing him to develop black and white stripes and a powerful aura that repels everything he touches. He must find a way to stop the villainous Zebra-Man despite being unable to physically capture him.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Multiple sharp spine stress lines, heavy corner blunting, large chunk missing from lower right corner affecting the 'Robin' artwork, visible foxing/staining on the left edge, creasing throughout, and possible water damage or moisture curling along the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $350 | Graded (at 1.5): $300 - $450
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (5.0-6.0) have reached $1,000+, while lower-grade copies (GD/VG 3.0) typically sell for $450-$600. Prices have spiked due to the popularity of Silver Age 'Bat-Gimmick' covers.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading in current state unless for preservation. The missing pieces and heavy creasing keep this in the lower tier of collectibility. A professional clean and press would not fix the missing paper on the bottom right.
Notable Features
First appearance and only Silver Age appearance of Zebra-Man (Jake Baker). Features the iconic 'Zebra Batman' cover, which is a highly sought-after Silver Age gimmick cover among DC collectors.
Authentication Notes
Original 10-cent cover price and appropriate paper aging for 1960. No immediate signs of high-quality modern reproduction; the specific wear patterns and fiber breakdown at the corners are consistent with authentic vintage newsprint.