Detective Comics ##402
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Robbins
Interior Artist
Bob Brown
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
August 1970
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story titled Man or Bat! where Batman faces off against the Man-Bat creature in a classic Bronze Age mystery tale.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and ticks along the spine edge, minor corner blunting, slight cover creasing, edge wear, and general surface handling wear typical of a raw bronze age book stored in a poly bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $50. Graded (CGC 4.0): $60 - $90.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of Detective Comics #402 hover in the $40 to $70 range depending on exact technical grade.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading may not yield a high enough return on investment for a copy in this condition unless looking to preserve it, as grading costs could exceed the added value for a VG copy.
Notable Features
Features an iconic Neal Adams cover and the early appearance of Man-Bat (Kirk Langstrom).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-correct paper stock, traditional 15-cent cover price, and standard DC bullet/logo placement for August 1970.