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Hit Comics (1940) No. 1

🔑 Key Issue — 1st appearance of Hercules (Joe Hercules), Neon The Unknown (Tom Corbet), The Red Bee (Rick Raleigh), Blaze Barton

Issue Details

Hit Comics (1940) No. 1 cover

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

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Hit Comics (1940) #1 Value — Quick Raw Price Guide

GradeConditionRaw Value
9.4Near Mint$15,000.00
8.0Very Fine$10,500.00
6.0Fine$4,500.00
4.0Very Good$2,250.00
2.0Good$1,500.00

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Hit Comics (1940) #1 Value FAQ

How much is Hit Comics (1940) #1 worth?

As of August 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.