Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: October 1961
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Bill Finger
Penciller: Dick Dillin
Cover Artist: Dick Dillin
First Appearance: Planet Master, Edward Burke
Detective Comics (1937) #296 FAQ
How much is Detective Comics (1937) #296 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $340.00; lower grades range from ~$34.00 (Good) to ~$238.00 (Very Fine).
Is Detective Comics (1937) #296 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Planet Master, Edward Burke.
Who created Detective Comics (1937) #296?
Detective Comics (1937) #296 was written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Dick Dillin, with a cover by Dick Dillin.
When was Detective Comics (1937) #296 published?
DC Comics published it with a October 1961 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Detective Comics (1937) #296 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $340.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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