Batman ##1
DC Comics • Batman Masterpiece Edition (Box Set Reprint)
Writer
Bill Finger
Interior Artist
Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson
Cover Artist
Bob Kane
Publication Date
2000
Cover Variant
Reprint/Masterpiece Edition
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
A high-fidelity modern reprint of the historic Batman #1 from 1940. It features the first appearances of The Joker and Catwoman (referred to as The Cat).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Professionally graded by CGC at 9.4 with White Pages. Minor focal points include slight manufacturing-related spine stress and minimal corner blunting consistent with its grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30-$50 | Graded (9.4): $100-$150
Recent Sales
Recent sales of high-grade CGC 9.4-9.8 copies of this 2000 reprint typically range from $100 to $200 depending on the current market demand for 'Masterpiece Edition' individual issues.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded by CGC. At a 9.4, it is a high-grade collector's copy. A 'Press' might potentially bump it to a 9.6, but the value increase may not justify the submission costs.
Notable Features
This is NOT an original 1940 comic. It is a reprint included in the Batman Masterpiece Edition Boxed Set released in 2000. It lacks the original newsstand pricing and has a modern feel to the paper stock.
Authentication Notes
Authenticated and encapsulated by CGC (Certification #4258140017). The label identifies it correctly as a reprint from the 2000 Masterpiece Edition.