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Keen Detective Funnies
Centaur // July 1938 - September 1940
Issue count: 24
Comedy and detective stories - all in the same place! See what copies that are floating around are selling for by using our online price guide!
Keen Detective Funnies was released in 1938, mostly featuring reprints from Funny Picture Stories and Detective Picture Stories. Eventually, they started releasing their own stories, but some fans believe this is what eventually caused the cancellation of the series.
Centaur released 17 issues with reprints and 7 with stories of their own before canceling the series in September 1940, after 24 issues.
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Issue #1
What's Keen Detective Funnies #1 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #1 is $1,673.00, paid in November 2014 for a 6,5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The first issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) is actually issue #8 and was published in July 1938. Writing and art by George Brenner, Gill Fox, Ellis Edwards, Joe Buresch, W. M. Allison, Ray Burley, and Bert Christman.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features The Clock.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 8 page Rocky Baird story
- 7 page Clock story "Alias the Clock"
- 8 page Spinner story "The Case of the Broken Skull"
- 7 page story "Bayfront Cowboy"
- 7 page story "Terror of the Timber"
- 7 page Captain Jim story "The Chinese Pirates"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #2
What's Keen Detective Funnies #2 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #2 is $1,800, paid in November 2019 for a 6.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 2nd issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as issue #9 and was published in September 1938. Writing and art by John Patterson, Joe Campbell Jr., Will Eisner, George E. Brenner, Ellis Edwards, W.M. Allison, and Victor J. Dowling.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Red Dolan.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 7 page Red Dolan story "The Gang Buster"
- 7 page 'Wild Tex' Martin story "Top Hand"
- 2 page Clues Club story
- 7 page Clock, The story "Hare and Hound"
- 7 page story "Fifty Dollar Ride"
- 2 page text story "Weapons of the West"
- 7 page story "Case of the Woodcock"
- 2 page text story "Battling Beau Brummel"
- 7 page story "The Hidden Message"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #3
What's Keen Detective Funnies #3 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #3 is $14,800.00, paid for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $3,600.00, paid for a 6.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The third issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as issue #10 and was published in October 1938. Writing and art by Maurice Gutwirth, John Ewing, Bill Everett, and Pat Allen.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a crime lab.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 6 page Doc Doyle Story
- 7 page Kidnapped Story
- 7 page Kane & Abel, Private Detectives Story
- 7 page Blood and Iron Story
- 2 Page Tell-Tale Story
- 5 page Story "The Toy Elephant"
- 7 page Story "Room on The Third Floor"
- 7 page Story "Will of Uncle Dan"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #4
What's Keen Detective Funnies #4 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #4 is $1920, paid in June 2022 for a 3.5 graded copy. Other prices include $900, paid in March 2019 for a 4.5 graded copy and $386, paid in August 2020 for a 1.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 4th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as issue #11 and was published in December 1938. Writing and art by Martin Filchock, Harry Francis Campbell, Arthur Pinajian, W.M. Allison, Ed Wood, Paul J. Lauretta, Joseph E. Buresch, Robert L. Wood, and Wallace Baldwin.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a cop facing a crook on a plane.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 6 page Dean Denton story "Case of the Conqueror's Counterfeits"
- 7 page Thurston Hunt story "Pretty Face"
- 7 page Matt Crawford story "Lightnin'"
- 3 page text story "Date With Death"
- 2 page Snoop and Stoop story
- 1 page Crime Doesn't Pay story
- 7 page Rocky Baird story "Gold of Destiny"
- 7 page story "The Murder of Miser Flint"
- 7 page Terry Taylor story "Dangerous Documents"
- 1 page story "Detection Notes"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #5
What's Keen Detective Funnies #5 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #5 is $3880, paid in February 2022 for a 1.0 graded copy. Another prices is $625, paid in September 2017 for a 2.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 5th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #1 and was published in January 1939. Writing and art by Arthur Pinajian, Terry Gilkison, Tony Basso, Robert L. Wood, Martin Filchock, Ellis Edwards, Joseph E. Buresch, and Paul J. Lauretta.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features cops shooting at gansters from a plane.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 7 page Thurston Hunt story "Doc's Orders"
- 7 page The 7-11 Gang story
- 7 page Terry Taylor story "Snatch-Racket"
- 7 page Bob Colby story "The Trapline Mystery"
- 5 page story "Camera of Crime"
- 7 page story "The Swamp Rat"
- 1 page text story "Ex-Sheriff Fights, The"
- 7 page Rocky Baird story "Ten Thousand Dollars Missing!"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #6
What's Keen Detective Funnies #6 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #6 is $2800, paid in March 2019 for a 8.5 graded copy. Other prices include $660, paid in January 2020 for a 4.5 graded copy and $355, paid in May 2017 for a 3.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 6th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #2 and was published in February 1939. Writing and art by Jack Cole.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a ganster punching another ganster.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 4 page Stoney Dawson story "The Hooded Cult"
- 7 page story "Captain Bailey's Bet"
- 7 page story "Penthouse Pasty"
- 2 page text story "Blinde Spy"
- 7 page story "Letters of Peril"
- 8 page story "Doped Out"
- 1 page story "Crime Crushers"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #7
What's Keen Detective Funnies #7 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #8 is $1666, paid in June 2017 for a 8.5 graded copy. Other prices include $960, paid in October 2022 for a 2.5 graded copy and $275, paid in February 2011 for a 2.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 7th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #3 and was published in March 1939. Writing and art by Terry Gilkison, Harry Francis Campbell, Victor J. Dowling, Victor E. Pazmiño, Joseph E. Buresch, Lochlan Field, John A. Patterson, and Walt Hankman.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover features a Canadian Mountie.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 5 page Corporal Merrill story
- 6 page Dean Denton story "Case of the Miraculous Mirror"
- 5 page TNT Todd- Ace G-Man story
- 7 page story "Foist Avenue Kidnap Case"
- 7 page Pat O'Day story "House of Wholesale Murder"
- 2 page text story "Invitation to Death"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #8
What's Keen Detective Funnies #8 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #8 is $702, paid in June 2017 for a 5.5 graded copy. Other prices include $700, paid in March 2019 for a 4.5 graded copy and $538, paid in August 2017 for a 4.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 8th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #4 and was published in April 1939. Writing and art by Ken Ernst, Bill Allison, Ross Martin, and George Marko.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art featurs gangsters shooting men from behind.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 5 page Gil Galen story "Rustlers From Sawtooth"
- 6 page Dean Denton story
- 6 page Spy Hunters story
- 5 page TNT Todd story
- 6 page Gabby Flynn story
- 7 page Master Mind story
- 4 page Crane of Scoutland Yard story
- 6 page Made To Order Conscience story
- 7 page The Elevated Express story
- 5 page G Men story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $310 | $0 | $2,050 | $3,500 | $0 | $3,500 |
Issue #9
What's Keen Detective Funnies #9 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #9 is $3600, paid in June 2017 for a 8.5 graded copy. Other prices include $1161, paid in March 2019 for a 4.0 graded copy and $420, paid in June 2017 for a 3.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 9th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #5 and was published in May 1939. Writing and art by Larry Field.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a spy.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 2 page Cop Killer story
- 6 page Dean Denton story
- 6 Page Spy Hunters story
- 5 page TNT Todd story
- 5 page Corporal Merrill story
- 4 page Crane of Scoutland Yard story
- 2 page Detective Schultz story
- 7 page story
- 5 page Phoney Crimes story
- 3 page Dick the Detective story
- 2 page Colt Canyon story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $1,800 | $775 | $0 | $3,350 |
Issue #10
What's Keen Detective Funnies #10 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #10 is $2880, paid in August 2019 for a 8.0 graded copy. Othe prices include $1103, paid in July 2018 for a 5.0 graded copy and $900, paid in June 2022 for a 4.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 10th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #6 and was published in June 1939. Writing and art by Harry Francis Campbell, Wallace Baldwin, Lochlan Field, Sam Gilman, George Brousek, Fred Guardineer, Norman Daniels, Arthur Hoffman, Will Eisner, and Ken Ernst.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Dean Denton.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 8 page Dean Denton story "Pyramid of Death"
- 6 page Spy Hunters story "Bixby...Bixby!!!"
- 6 page Dan Dennis, F.B.I. story "Washington-Centre of the nation's crime-fighting machine......"
- 4 page Crane of Scotland Yard story "Inspector Crane speaking..."
- 5 page Dan Dix, Ship Detective story "As the first rays of the morning sun..."
- 6 page story "Shark"
- 7 page Capt. Steve Ransom story "Racing Against Doom"
- 2 page none text story "Murder Story"
- 3 page none story "Boomerang"
- 7 page none story "Muss 'Em Up
- 3 page Lucky Coyne story "A Slight Error"
- 6 page Gabby Flynn story "I'm kind to dumb animals..."
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $480 | $525 | $0 | $4,100 | $0 | $4,775 |
Issue #11
What's Keen Detective Funnies #11 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #11 is $1800, paid in December 2018 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $2949, paid in October 2021 for a 7.0 graded copy and $1755, paid in December 2019 for a 6.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 11th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #7 and was published in July 1939. Writing and art by Ken Ernst, Ben Thompson, George Brousek, Ed Moore Jr., Victor E. Pazmiño, Sam Gilman, Lochlan Field, and Harry Francis Campbell.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features the Masked Marvel!
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 13 page Masked Marvel story
- 6 page Gabby Flynn story
- 5 page Dan Dix- Ship Detective story
- 7 page story "Keefer Snatch"
- 2 page text story "The Cat Had Nine Lives"
- 5 page TNT Todd- Ace G-Man story
- 5 page story "Two Way Ride"
- 6 page Dan Dennis- F.B.I. story
- 6 page Capt. Forsyth & Sgt. MacLean story "Spy Hunters"
- 8 page Dean Denton story "Hidden Valley of Montezuma"
- 1 page story "Good Mornin' Judge"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,925 | $725 | $0 | $0 | $2,300 |
Issue #12
What's Keen Detective Funnies #12 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #12 is $2128, paid in December 2003 for a 9.0 graded copy. Other prices include $1140, paid in November 2018 for a 5.5 graded copy and $825, paid in March 2019 for a 4.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 12th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #8 and was published in August 1939. Writing and art by Fred Frollo, Ben Thompson, Arthur Pinajian, Gill Fox, George Merkle, Walt Hankman, Victor E. Pazmiño, Harry Francis Campbell, and Terry Gilkison.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a man shooting another man.
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 7 page story "Fingerprint Murder"
- 10 page Masked Marvel story "Masked Marvel vs. The Hawk"
- 7 page Thurston Hunt story "Wharf Rat"
- 3 page story "Detective Shultz's Luck"
- 6 page Master Mind story "Case of the Millionaire Playboy"
- 3 page text story "The Case at High Bridge"
- 5 page TNT Todd- Ace G-Man story
- 7 page Mike Moran story "Corpse on the Ballots"
- 1 page story "Justice Triumphed"
- 6 page Capt. Forsyth & Sgt. MacLean story "Spy Hunters"
- 8 page Dean Denton story "Ruse of the Remarkable Ray"
- 1 page Crime Crushers story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #13
What's Keen Detective Funnies #13 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #13 is $1259, paid in June 2017 for a 8.5 graded copy. Other prices include $1020, paid in August 2019 for a 8.0 graded copy and $310, paid in August 2022 for a 2.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 13th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #9 and was published in September 1939. Writing and art by Harry Francis Campbell, Frank Frollo, Ken Ernst, Sam Gilman, Fred Wood, Lochlan Field, and Ben Thompson.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features the Masked Marvel!
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 10 page Masked Marvel story
- 6 page Capt. Forsyth & Sgt. MacLean story "Spy Hunters"
- 6 page Dan Dennis- F.B.I. story
- 1 page story "How to Be An Amateur G-Man"
- 2 page text story "Second Bus"
- 8 page Gabby Flynn story
- 6 page story "Murder Prints- conclusion"
- 8 page Dean Denton story "Case of the White Crusaders"
- 1 page story "Detection Notes"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #14
What's Keen Detective Funnies #14 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #14 is $1440, paid in August 2019 for a 7.5 graded copy. Other prices include $1103, paid in July 2018 for a 5.5 graded copy and $291, paid in October 2022 for a 2.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 14th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) listed as volume 2 issue #10 and was published in October 1939. Writing and art by Harry Francis Campbell, Will Ely, Lochlan Field, Ken Ernst, and Ben Thompson.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features the Masked Marvel!
Story Synopsis
This issue features crime and hero stories from the early Golden Age Of Comics!
- 10 page Masked Marvel story
- 6 page Capt. Forsyth & Sgt. MacLean story "Spy Hunters"
- 2 page text story "Bandit's Escape"
- 8 page Gabby Flynn story
- 7 page story "Foggy Night (part 1)"
- 6 page Spark O'Leary- Radio Newshawk story
- 8 page Dean Denton story "Case of the Kidnapped Crown"
- 1 page story "Detection Notes"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #15
What's Keen Detective Funnies #15 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #15 is $1920, paid in June 2022 for a 3.5 graded copy. Other prices include $900, paid in March 2019 for a 4.5 graded copy and $386, paid in August 2020 for a 1.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 15th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938), listed as Volume 2 Issue #11 was published in November 1939. Writing and art by Harry Francis Campbell, Ben Thompson, Charles Pearson, Sam Gilman, Claire S. Moe, Lochlan Field, Fred Wood, Lew Glanzman, Max Neill, Arthur Hoffman, Terry Gilkison, and Bill Everett.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a Submarine.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of adventure and heroes of the Golden Age Of Comics!
- 12 page Masked Marvel story "Down in the big oil fields of Texas..."
- 5 page Spark O'Leary- Radio Newshawk story
- 6 page Dan Dennis- F.B.I. story
- 6 page Dean Masters, D.A. story"
- 2 page text story "Inspector Pierce Watches a Dead Double"
- 6 page Capt. Forsyth & Sgt. MacLean story "Spy Hunters"
- 6 page Russell Granville story "Coal Mine Tipple Trick, The"
- 7 page Jeb Tinker story "Satan Takes a Holiday"
- 8 page Dean Denton story "The Mystery of the Missing Submarine
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #16
What's Keen Detective Funnies #16 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #16 is $1380, paid in January 2020 for a 6.0 graded copy. Other prices include $960, paid in January 2020 for a 5.5 graded copy and $50, paid in November 2017 for a 0.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 16th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938), listed as Volume 2 Issue #12 was published in December 1939. Writing and art by Ben Thompson, Charles Pearson, Sam Gilman, Max Neill, Frank Frollo, Claire S. Moe, Charles Pearson, Fred Schwab, Frank Thomas, Harry Francis Campbell, and Terry Gilkison.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a cop punching a criminal.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of adventure and heroes of the Golden Age Of Comics!
- 12 page Masked Marvel story "Four Gangs against the Masked Marvel"
- 5 page Spark O'Leary story "The Countess who Feared Radio"
- 6 page Dan Dennis, F.B.I. story "The Fiend's Organ of Destruction"
- 6 page Jerry O'Keefe story "Foggy Night, Part II"
- 2 page text story "Fair Exchange"
- 6 page story "The Doctor's Revenge"
- 5 page Detective Degan story "The Devil-God Murder Cases"
- 1 page Junior Detective story
- 8 page The Eye Sees story "I Am the Eye!"
- 8 page Dean Denton, Scientific Detective story "The Case of the Whispering Light"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #17
What's Keen Detective Funnies #17 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #17 is $787, paid in August 2020 for a 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $425, paid in August 2002 for a 8.5 graded copy and $765, paid in November 2020 for a 5.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 17th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938), listed as Volume 3 Issue #1 was published in January 1940. Writing and art by Ben Thompson, Fred Wood, Charles Pearson, Sam Gilman, Max Neill, Claire S. Moe, Lochlan Field, Frank Thomas, and Harry Francis Campbell.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a fight on a tank.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of adventure and heroes of the Golden Age Of Comics!
- 12 page Masked Marvel story
- 5 page Spark O'Leary- Radio Newshawk story
- 6 page Dan Dennis- F.B.I. story
- 2 page story "How to Be an Amateur G-Man"
- 4 page Ed Colton story "Night Raider"
- 2 page text story "Dramatic Dilemma"
- 6 page Dean Masters, D.A. story
- 2 page text story "Comicrimes"
- 6 page Capt. Forsyth & Sgt. MacLean story "Spy Hunters"
- 7 page The Eye Sees story
- 8 page Dean Denton story "Case of the Man Who Would Not Die"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #18
What's Keen Detective Funnies #18 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #18 is $6600, paid in August 2019 for a 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $3960, paid in April 2020 for a 8.5 graded copy and $2300, paid in March 2019 for a 5.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The 18th issue of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) was published in March 1940. Writing and art by Ray Gill, Sam Gilman, Martin Filchock, Claire S. Moe, Fred Wood, Charles Pearson, Ben Thompson, Frank Thomas, Wallace Baldwin, Lochlan Field, and Malcolm Kildale.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Eyes of the Kumas.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of adventure and heroes of the Golden Age Of Comics!
- 12 page Masked Marvel story
- 5 page Spark O'Leary- Radio Newshawk story
- 6 page Dan Dennis- F.B.I. story
- 6 page Speck Smith story "C-Man"
- 2 page text story "Case of the Gun Without Fingerprints"
- 6 page Dudley Dance story "Eyes of the Kumas"
- 1 page story "Crime Crusher"
- 1 page story "Detection Notes"
- 6 page Capt. Forsyth & Sgt. MacLean story "Spy Hunters"
- 7 page The Eye Sees story
- 1 page story "Famous Detectives of Fiction"
- 8 page Dean Denton story "Case of the Radium Robbery"
- 1 page story "Famous Spies"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $230 | $310 | $600 | $6,600 | $0 | $6,600 |
Issue #19
What's Keen Detective Funnies #19 worth in 2023?
The top price for Keen Detective Funnies (1938): #19 is $1350, paid in March 2019 for a 7.0 graded copy. Other prices include $1020, paid in October 2023 for a 5.5 graded copy and $460, paid in June 2020 for a 3.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #19 of Keen Detective Funnies (1938) was published in April 1940. Writing and art by Ben Thompson, Claire S. Moe, Charles Pearson, Lochlan Field, Sam Gilman, Frank Thomas, Tex Blaisdell, and Malcolm Kildale.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features two soldiers getting the drop on an enemy.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of adventure and heroes of the Golden Age Of Comics!
- 12 page Masked Marvel story
- 5 page Spark O'Leary- Radio Newshawk story "Spark, Professor Doran has an invention..."
- 6 page Dean Masters, D.A. story "Well, Dean, you sure won the election..."
- 2 page How to Be an Amateur G-Man story "Lesson No. 6"
- 6 page Spy Hunters story "Gentlemen! May I have your attention!"
- 2 page text story "The Last Act"
- 6 page Dan Dennis- F.B.I. story "Espionage"
- 5 page TNT Todd- Ace G-Man story "A wave of crime sweeps the country!"
- 1 page story "Youthful Detectives"
- 7 page The Eye Sees filler "At the headquarters of the Committee Investigating Un-American Activities..."
- 8 page Dean Denton story "Dilemma of the Deep"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $430 | $650 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 |