Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: March 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
Writer: Joey Cavalieri
Penciller: Irving "Irv" Novick
Cover Artist: Dick Giordano
First Appearance: Killer Croc (full)
Detective Comics (1937) #524 FAQ
How much is Detective Comics (1937) #524 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $30.00; lower grades range from ~$3.00 (Good) to ~$21.00 (Very Fine).
Is Detective Comics (1937) #524 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Killer Croc (full).
Who created Detective Comics (1937) #524?
Detective Comics (1937) #524 was written by Joey Cavalieri, pencilled by Irving "Irv" Novick, with a cover by Dick Giordano.
When was Detective Comics (1937) #524 published?
DC Comics published it with a March 1983 cover date, originally priced at $0.60.
What is a high-grade copy of Detective Comics (1937) #524 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $30.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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