Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: February 1967
Cover Price: $0.12
Writer: Gerald Forton
Penciller: Sheldon Moldoff
Cover Artist: Carmine Infantino
First Appearance: Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane) (in the Silver Age)
Batman (1940) #189 Value FAQ
How much is Batman (1940) #189 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $1,700.00; lower grades range from ~$170.00 (Good) to ~$1,190.00 (Very Fine).
Is Batman (1940) #189 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane) (in the Silver Age).
Who created Batman (1940) #189?
Batman (1940) #189 was written by Gerald Forton, pencilled by Sheldon Moldoff, with a cover by Carmine Infantino.
When was Batman (1940) #189 published?
DC Comics published it with a February 1967 cover date, originally priced at $0.12.
What is a high-grade copy of Batman (1940) #189 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $1,700.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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