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Value of Key Catwoman Comics

Catwoman Comics Price Guide

The first ever panels of "The Cat", aka Catwoman, from Batman #1

Oh Catwoman, how your popularity waxes and wanes.

With comic values rising with the latest movie hype, and then fading back to normal levels, Catwoman may not be your first choice when it comes to collectible comic characters.

However, with only a handful of "key" issues, certain Catwoman comics are a great investment and surprisingly valuable.

Top 10 List of Catwoman Comics

1) Batman #1 -- first appearance of The Cat (becomes Catwoman

2) Batman #2 -- second appearance, now called Catwoman for the first time

3) Batman #3 -- first Catwoman in costume

4) Detective Comics #122 -- first Catwoman cover appearance

5) Batman #42 -- first Catwoman cover in Batman Comics title

6) Batman #62 -- origin of Catwoman

7) Batman #69 -- classic King of Cats cover

8) Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #70 -- first Silver Age appearance of Catwoman

9) World's Finest #197 -- Earth II Batman and Catwoman get married

10) Batman #406 -- Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman

Batman #1: First appearance of Catwoman (and Joker!)

Record sale: $2,220,000

Minimum value: $15,000

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Batman #1 is one of the most valuable Golden Age comics of all time, and for good reason – it’s the first appearance of Joker and Catwoman.

Unfortunately, this comic is unobtainable for most of us, but it’s nice to dream, right?

High on our list of rare comic books.

Batman Comic #2: 2nd Appearance, Name Changes to Catwoman

Batman #2
The Cat becomes Catwoman

Record Sale: $60,500
Minimum Value: $300

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Batman #3: 1st Catwoman in Costume

Batman #3
1st Catwoman in costume (first ever costumed female villain)

Record Sale: $40,000
Minimum Value: $300

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Batman #10: Catwoman Gets New Costume

Batman #10
Catwoman gets new costume

Record Sale: $19,000
Minimum Value: $50

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Batman #15: Catwoman Gets ANOTHER New Costume!

Batman #15
Catwoman's costume changes again

Record Sale: $9,000
Minimum Value: $50

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Detective Comics #122: First Catwoman Comic Book Cover

Detective Comics #122
1st Catwoman Cover

Record sale: $7,000
Minimum value: $250

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It was eight years before Catwoman appeared on a comic book cover. Detective Comics #122 is the key issue to look for.

The bright yellow background shows dirt and wear, making this a tough find in high grade. Prices on this book have heated up a lot this year. Catwoman is making a comeback.

Two later Golden Age Detective Catwoman covers are below.

Detective Comics #203

Record sale: $1,300
Minimum value: $20

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Detective Comics #211

Record sale: $3,700
Minimum value: $10

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Detective #211 was the last appearance of Catwoman in the Golden Age.

She would not appear again until the Silver Age, on the cover of Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #70. (See below.)

First Catwoman Cover in Title: Batman #42

Classic Catwoman Cover: Batman #42. Click for values

Batman #42
Catwoman cover

Record Sale: $9,600
Minimum Value: $150

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Catwoman Comics Origin: Batman #62

Batman #62
Origin of Catwoman

Record sale: $8,900
Minimum value: $100

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Maybe you can’t afford Catwoman’s first appearance, but what about her origin story issue?

Still very valuable, Batman #62 is a great buy in almost any condition.

Batman #65 and #69: Catwoman Covers

Batman #65
Catwoman Cover

Record sale: $3,000
Minimum value: $50

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Batman #65: The King of Cats Cover. Click for values

Batman #69
The King of Cats Cover

Record Sale: $7,900
Minimum Value: $50

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Batman #84: Catwoman Cover

Batman #84

Record Sale: $3,450
Minimum Value: $40

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Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #70: First Silver Age appearance of Catwoman

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #70

Record sale: $4,900
Minimum value: $20

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You should know that Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane series is kind of silly. Why this was chosen as the vehicle to reintroduce Catwoman, I'm not sure.

Though the classic "cat fight" cover has made Lois Lane #70 a hot comic book.

In this issue, she hypnotizes Lois Lane into becoming her ally, while also magically turning Superman into a black cat.

Despite the questionable content, Catwoman’s first Silver Age appearance is desirable.

Joker #9 (1976): Catwoman Comics Cover

Joker #9
Catwoman cover

Record Sale: $500
Minimum Value: $1

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Brave and the Bold #131: Catwoman Cover

Brave and the Bold #131

Record Sale: $250
Minimum Value: $5

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Brave and the Bold #197: Earth II Batman and Catwoman Get Married

Brave and the Bold #197
Marriage of Catwoman and Batman (Earth II)

Record Sale: $105
Minimum Value: $1

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Batman: Dark Knight Returns #3: Frank Miller Re-Imagines Catwoman Comics

Record sale: $800

Minimum value: $1

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Catwoman is revisited in Batman: Dark Knight Rises #3, and now legendary series by Frank Miller. You won't look at the Cat (or Robin, for that matter) the same way again!

This comic has two printings, so be aware of which version you’re buying.

Batman #406: Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman

Batman #406

Record sale: $70
Minimum value: $1

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Batman #404 - #407, known collectively as Batman: Year One, revises and updates Batman’s and several other characters ‘origin stories.

In issue #406, with some retconning, Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman for the first time.

Catwoman #1 (1989 Limited Series)

Record sale: $50

Minimum value: $1

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The 1989 Catwoman series is her first solo series.

Somewhat rare and obscure, we can't say for sure that values of Catwoman #1 will ever climb significantly.

If you can, buy a 9.8 and put it away. Don't drive crazy yourself checking values – be patient and play the long game.

Elseworlds: 80-Page Giant #1

Record sale: $5,000

Minimum value: $50

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Elseworlds was DC’s place to house alternate storylines that didn’t follow official cannon and continuity.

Elseworlds: 80-Page Giant may not be a Catwoman comic, but she does have her own story.

This comic was famously recalled due to a story involving a baby Superman being put into a microwave.

Today, this comic is quite rare (158 in the CGC census), with a CGC 10 selling for nearly $5,000. CGC 9.8s sell for around $650.

Catwoman #1 (2002 series)

Record sale: $75

Minimum value: $1

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Catwoman #44: First Adam Hughes Cover Art

Record sale: $100

Minimum value: $1

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Adam Hughes joined Catwoman (vol. 3) at issue #44. Currently, this issue is very affordable, possibly undervalued.

If you look at the trend for the rest of his Catwoman work, values are rising every year (especially for the issues with Catwoman’s cleavage prominently on display - #45, #51, #70, and #74).

Catwoman #51: Classic Adam Hughes Cover Art

Record sale: $220

Minimum value: $5

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I’m all for ending the sexualized portrayal of female comic characters, but Adam Hughes really knocked it out of the park for the cover of Catwoman #51.

Because of this issue’s legendary artwork, the value rises every year.

And here are the others I mentioned before...