Detective Comics ##333
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Gardner Fox
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino (Batman), Carmine Infantino (Elongated Man)
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino (pencils), Joe Giella (inks)
Publication Date
November 1964
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Standard Silver Age 12c)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Batman and Robin in 'Hunters of the Elephant's Graveyard!' where they pursue a gang using elephants for crimes. Includes a back-up story featuring Elongated Man titled 'The Elongated Man's Other-Self!'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and minor color-breaking ticks visible. Light corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight edge wear along the top horizontal margin. Appears to have good color registration and gloss for the era. Bagged/boarded and appears relatively flat with minimal warping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 6.0): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent 2023/2024 sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $25 to $55. CGC 7.0 and 8.0 copies have recently cleared $150 and $250 respectively.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if pressing and cleaning can bump it to a 7.5 or higher. As it stands (estimated 6.0), the cost of CGC grading plus shipping may exceed the value added. A clean and press could improve the visible spine stress.
Notable Features
Silver Age DC; Notable Carmine Infantino cover art; Features an Elongated Man backup story; Includes early 'New Look' Batman logo with the yellow oval.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age 12-cent cover. Paper aging is consistent with 1960s newsprint. DC 'bullet' logo and Comics Code Authority seal are correctly placed and sized.