Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: February 1988
Cover Price: $0.75
Writer: Alan Grant
Penciller: Norm Keith Breyfogle
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola
First Appearance: Ventriloquist (Arnold Wesker), Scarface (Scarelli/Arnold Wesker)
Detective Comics (1937) #583 FAQ
How much is Detective Comics (1937) #583 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) #583 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Ventriloquist (Arnold Wesker), Scarface (Scarelli/Arnold Wesker).
Who created Detective Comics (1937) #583?
Detective Comics (1937) #583 was written by Alan Grant, pencilled by Norm Keith Breyfogle, with a cover by Mike Mignola.
When was Detective Comics (1937) #583 published?
DC Comics published it with a February 1988 cover date, originally priced at $0.75.
What is a high-grade copy of Detective Comics (1937) #583 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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