Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: January 1942
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Bill Finger
Penciller: Irwin Hasen
Cover Artist: Jon L. Blummer
First Appearance: Black Pirate, Wildcat, Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane), Grim Ghost, Little Boy Blue and Blue Boys
Sensation Comics (1942) #1 Value FAQ
How much is Sensation Comics (1942) #1 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $112,000.00; lower grades range from ~$11,200.00 (Good) to ~$78,400.00 (Very Fine).
Is Sensation Comics (1942) #1 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Black Pirate, Wildcat, Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane), Grim Ghost, Little Boy Blue and Blue Boys.
Who created Sensation Comics (1942) #1?
Sensation Comics (1942) #1 was written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Irwin Hasen, with a cover by Jon L. Blummer.
When was Sensation Comics (1942) #1 published?
DC Comics published it with a January 1942 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Sensation Comics (1942) #1 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $112,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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