Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: April 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
Writer: E. Nelson Bridwell
Penciller: Richard F. Buckler
Cover Artist: Michael Wm. Kaluta
First Appearance: The Spook
Detective Comics (1937) #434 FAQ
How much is Detective Comics (1937) #434 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $70.00; lower grades range from ~$7.00 (Good) to ~$49.00 (Very Fine).
Is Detective Comics (1937) #434 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of The Spook.
Who created Detective Comics (1937) #434?
Detective Comics (1937) #434 was written by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencilled by Richard F. Buckler, with a cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.
When was Detective Comics (1937) #434 published?
DC Comics published it with a April 1973 cover date, originally priced at $0.20.
What is a high-grade copy of Detective Comics (1937) #434 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $70.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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