Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: December 1941
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Bill Finger
Penciller: Bob Kane
Cover Artist: Fred Ray
First Appearance: Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot)
Detective Comics (1937) #58 Value FAQ
How much is Detective Comics (1937) #58 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $35,000.00; lower grades range from ~$3,500.00 (Good) to ~$24,500.00 (Very Fine).
Is Detective Comics (1937) #58 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot).
Who created Detective Comics (1937) #58?
Detective Comics (1937) #58 was written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Bob Kane, with a cover by Fred Ray.
When was Detective Comics (1937) #58 published?
DC Comics published it with a December 1941 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Detective Comics (1937) #58 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $35,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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