Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: March 1937
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Jerome Siegel - 'Jerry'
Penciller: Joe Shuster
Cover Artist: Vincent A. Sullivan - 'Vin'
First Appearance: Slam Bradley
Detective Comics (1937) #1 Value FAQ
How much is Detective Comics (1937) #1 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $125,000.00; lower grades range from ~$12,500.00 (Good) to ~$87,500.00 (Very Fine).
Is Detective Comics (1937) #1 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Slam Bradley.
Who created Detective Comics (1937) #1?
Detective Comics (1937) #1 was written by Jerome Siegel - 'Jerry', pencilled by Joe Shuster, with a cover by Vincent A. Sullivan - 'Vin'.
When was Detective Comics (1937) #1 published?
DC Comics published it with a March 1937 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Detective Comics (1937) #1 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $125,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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