Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: July 1939
Cover Price: $0.10
Penciller: Bert Christman
Cover Artist: Creig Flessel
First Appearance: Sandman (Wesley Dodds)
Adventure Comics (1938) #40 Value FAQ
How much is Adventure Comics (1938) #40 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $95,000.00; lower grades range from ~$9,500.00 (Good) to ~$66,500.00 (Very Fine).
Is Adventure Comics (1938) #40 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Sandman (Wesley Dodds).
Who created Adventure Comics (1938) #40?
Adventure Comics (1938) #40 was pencilled by Bert Christman, with a cover by Creig Flessel.
When was Adventure Comics (1938) #40 published?
DC Comics published it with a July 1939 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Adventure Comics (1938) #40 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $95,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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