Publisher: Street & Smith Publications
Cover Date: January 1940
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: William DeGrouchy
First Appearance: The Shadow, Doc Savage, Bill Barnes (Air Ace)
Shadow Comics (1940) #1 Value FAQ
How much is Shadow Comics (1940) #1 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $8,000.00; lower grades range from ~$800.00 (Good) to ~$5,600.00 (Very Fine).
Is Shadow Comics (1940) #1 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of The Shadow, Doc Savage, Bill Barnes (Air Ace).
Who created Shadow Comics (1940) #1?
Shadow Comics (1940) #1 was written by William DeGrouchy.
When was Shadow Comics (1940) #1 published?
Street & Smith Publications published it with a January 1940 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Shadow Comics (1940) #1 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $8,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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