Publisher: Quality Comics
Cover Date: July 1940
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: S. M. "Jerry" Iger
Penciller: Henry Carl Kiefer - 'H. C. Kiefer'
Cover Artist: Lou Fine
First Appearance: Hercules (Joe Hercules), Neon The Unknown (Tom Corbet), The Red Bee (Rick Raleigh), Blaze Barton
Hit Comics (1940) #1 Value FAQ
How much is Hit Comics (1940) #1 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $15,000.00; lower grades range from ~$1,500.00 (Good) to ~$10,500.00 (Very Fine).
Is Hit Comics (1940) #1 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Hercules (Joe Hercules), Neon The Unknown (Tom Corbet), The Red Bee (Rick Raleigh), Blaze Barton.
Who created Hit Comics (1940) #1?
Hit Comics (1940) #1 was written by S. M. "Jerry" Iger, pencilled by Henry Carl Kiefer - 'H. C. Kiefer', with a cover by Lou Fine.
When was Hit Comics (1940) #1 published?
Quality Comics published it with a July 1940 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Hit Comics (1940) #1 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $15,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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