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Zip Comics (1940) No. 20

🔑 Key Issue — 1st appearance of Black Jack

Issue Details

Zip Comics (1940) No. 20 cover

Publisher: Archie Comics

Cover Date: November 1941

Cover Price: $0.10

Penciller: Irv Novick

Cover Artist: Irv Novick

First Appearance: Black Jack

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Zip Comics (1940) #20 Value — Quick Raw Price Guide

GradeConditionRaw Value
9.4Near Mint$4,000.00
8.0Very Fine$2,800.00
6.0Fine$1,200.00
4.0Very Good$600.00
2.0Good$400.00

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Zip Comics (1940) #20 Value FAQ

How much is Zip Comics (1940) #20 worth?

As of September 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $4,000.00; lower grades range from ~$400.00 (Good) to ~$2,800.00 (Very Fine).

Is Zip Comics (1940) #20 a key issue?

Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Black Jack.

Who created Zip Comics (1940) #20?

Zip Comics (1940) #20 was pencilled by Irv Novick, with a cover by Irv Novick.

When was Zip Comics (1940) #20 published?

Archie Comics published it with a November 1941 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.

What is a high-grade copy of Zip Comics (1940) #20 worth?

A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $4,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.