Publisher: Timely Comics
Cover Date: January 1942
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Ray Houlihan
Penciller: Ben Thompson
Cover Artist: Jack Kirby and Joe Simon
First Appearance: Citizen V (Lt. John Watkins)
Daring Mystery Comics (1940) #8 Value FAQ
How much is Daring Mystery Comics (1940) #8 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $6,300.00; lower grades range from ~$630.00 (Good) to ~$4,410.00 (Very Fine).
Is Daring Mystery Comics (1940) #8 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Citizen V (Lt. John Watkins).
Who created Daring Mystery Comics (1940) #8?
Daring Mystery Comics (1940) #8 was written by Ray Houlihan, pencilled by Ben Thompson, with a cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon.
When was Daring Mystery Comics (1940) #8 published?
Timely Comics published it with a January 1942 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Daring Mystery Comics (1940) #8 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $6,300.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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