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What's Detective Comics #400 worth in 2025?
There are eight copies of this book at NM/MT 9.8, and the market for them has not been kind. The top sale price was $43,200 in September 2021, which is an increase from its $3,700 price tag of February 2013. Other grades provided far more stability: VF+ 8.5 steadily increased from $75 in 2003 to today's value around $800 for a return over 1000%!
Why is this comic book valuable?
Detective Comics (1937) #400 was published in June 1970 by DC Comics. This issue was written by Frank Robbins. It was pencilled by Neal Adams and inked by Dick Giordano. It's the first appearance and origin story of Man-Bat!
Key Facts About the Comic
This cover art of this issue shows Batman taking on the "Challange of the Man-Bat".
Story Synopsis
A Zoologist from the Gotham Natural History Meuseum is working on a special type of Serum that can be used to enhance auditory abilities. In order to create that serum, he uses a synthesized Bat gland extract. Kirk gets so overwhelmed by his breakthrough that he decides to test his formula on himself. As a result, he mutates himself into Man-Bat.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $100 | $225 | $325 | $1,600 | $43,200 |