Batman (1940) #12

DC 1940–2011 series Vol. 1 Cover date Aug 1942

Fair market value

Grade	CGC slab	Raw
9.8 NM/M	$480 $408–$552	$210 $179–$242
9.6 NM+	$374 $318–$431	$168 $143–$193
9.4 NM	$292 $248–$336	$134 $114–$155
9.2 NM-	$228 $194–$262	$108 $91.39–$124
9.0 VF/NM	$178 $151–$204	$86.02 $73.12–$98.92
8.5 VF+	$139 $118–$159	$68.81 $58.49–$79.13
8.0 VF	$108 $91.89–$124	$55.05 $46.79–$63.31
7.0 FN/VF	$84.31 $71.66–$96.96	$44.04 $37.43–$50.65
6.0 FN	$65.77 $55.90–$75.64	$35.23 $29.95–$40.51
5.0 VG/FN	$51.30 $43.61–$58.99	$28.19 $23.96–$32.42
4.0 VG	$40.01 $34.01–$46.01	$22.55 $19.17–$25.93
2.0 GD	$31.21 $26.53–$35.89	$18.04 $15.33–$20.75
Raw, ungraded	—	$65.00 $55.25–$74.75

Value history

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About this issue

Batman #12 (1940) is issue #12 of DC's Batman (1940–2011), with a cover date of August 1942. Written by Don C. Cameron, Russell Cole, Bill Finger and others and drawn by Jack Burnley, Russell Cole, Bob Kane and others. grailworth values it from 19 recorded sales, most recently on Oct 28, 2026, and from how comics like it move in value from grade to grade.

Creators

Writers: Don C. Cameron, Russell Cole, Bill Finger, Ray McGill
Pencillers: Jack Burnley, Russell Cole, Bob Kane, Ray McGill, Jerry Robinson, George Storm
Inkers: Jack Burnley, Ray Burnley, Russell Cole, Ray McGill, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, George Storm
Letterers: Betty Bentley, Russell Cole, Ray McGill, George Roussos
Cover artists: Jerry Robinson, George Roussos

The stories

“Brothers in Crime!”

While visiting their trophy room, the Caped Crusaders come across a bullet-proof vest, a keepsake from a case involving the Rafferty Brothers, who unwittingly implicated their brother Peter in a murder.

“The Wizard of Words!”

Batman must once again battle the Harlequin of Hate, who, this time, decides to carry out, word for word, the slang words that people use every day in order to commit his crimes.

“They Thrill to Conquer!”

Batman must battle a gang of criminals who are trying to blackmail professional stuntmen.

“Around the Clock with the Batman!”

Gotham City celebrates "Batman Day", honoring all of the Caped Crusader's amazing accomplishments. And the events leading up to that day also helps Bruce Wayne complete the last chapter of a book he is writing.

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.