Double Down! Two Examples of Detective Comics #27 Certified by CGC Each Realize Six Figures in Heritage Sale

Two examples of the book that introduced Batman to the world each realized more than $200,000 in a recent auction. They were the top highlights among more than 600 rare comics graded by Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) that were presented in Heritage Auctions’ Comic and Comic Art Signature Auction on November 21-24, 2024.

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A Detective Comics #27 graded CGC .5 (lot 91059) realized $312,000 while a Detective Comics #27 graded CGC 5.0 Restored (lot 91005) realized $228,000. First published in 1939, this iconic grail features the first appearance of the Batman character, which was an attempt to mimic the success of Action Comics' Superman. The new superhero was embraced by comic book fans, leading to the Caped Crusader's own solo series in 1940.

Buyers must have had bat-fever, because several other Batman-related comics that are certified by CGC also realized six figures in the auction. They included a Detective Comics #31 graded CGC 4.0 (lot 91007 for $174,000), a Batman #11 graded CGC 9.4 (lot 91003 for $132,000), a Detective Comics #29 graded CGC 6.5 (lot 91006 for $120,000) and a Batman #1 graded CGC 1.5 (lot 91035 for $108,000).

Other CGC-certified comics sold in this auction included:

• a Captain America Comics #1 graded CGC 5.5 (lot 91004), which realized $168,000
• a More Fun Comics #73 graded CGC 8.0 (lot 91011), which realized $144,000
• a Fantastic Comics #3 graded CGC 1.8 (lot 91072), which realized $90,000
• an Amazing Fantasy #15 graded CGC 6.5 (lot 91136), which realized $90,000
• a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 graded CGC 9.8 (lot 91015), which realized $84,000
• a Showcase #17 graded CGC 9.2 (lot 91014), which realized $84,000
• a Superman #1 graded CGC 1.0 (lot 91120), which realized $84,000
• a Fantastic Four #1 graded CGC 7.5 (lot 91159), which realized $78,000
• a Showcase #4 graded CGC 8.0 (lot 91013), which realized $72,000
• a Fantastic Four #48 graded CGC 9.8 (lot 91008), which realized $66,000
• a Wonder Woman #1 graded CGC 7.0 (lot 91132), which realized $63,000
• an All-Star Comics #8 graded CGC 6.0 (lot 91002), which realized $60,000
• an X-Men #94 graded CGC 9.8 (lot 91196), which realized $55,200
• a Superman #147 graded CGC 9.8 (lot 91188), which realized $50,400

Prices realized include a buyer’s premium.

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. The newest division of CGC, CGC Home Video, provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of home media, including Betamax tapes, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.