The oldest American superhero comic. Published continuously since 1937.

1,000+ Detective Comics issues — do you really know what you own?

Detective Comics #27 (1st Batman, 1939) to today... The series that never stopped. My Comics Collection imports everything and shows you exactly what's missing.

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1937year of creation
1,000+issues published
#27the comic that created Batman
The Scale of Detective Comics

Why Detective Comics is the most ambitious collection any DC fan can undertake

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1,000+ issues across 80+ years of publication

Detective Comics is the longest-running superhero series in history, published continuously since 1937. With over 1,000 issues, no standard tool can manage this efficiently. A spreadsheet crashes before you even import half of it.

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Detective Comics #27: the most iconic comic

Issue #27 (May 1939, 1st appearance of Batman) is estimated between $1.5 million and $3 million. But other key issues (Detective #359 = 1st Batgirl, #474 = 1st Rupert Thorne, #880 = Snyder) are more accessible. Do you know their value?

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The New 52 and Rebirth reboots

Detective Comics is one of the few series to have maintained its original numbering even through DC reboots. The numbering was reset to #1 in 2011 (New 52), then brought back to #934 in 2016 (Rebirth). Without an app, this discontinuity is a constant source of confusion.

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Detective Comics or Batman? Both are essential

Serious DC fans follow both Detective Comics and Batman (the series). Managing two series of 1,000+ issues each is exactly why a dedicated tool exists.

The Solution

My Comics Collection: finally master the entire Detective Comics history

Without My Comics Collection
  • ✗Spreadsheet impossible with 1,000+ issues across 3 volumes
  • ✗Confusion between New 52 (#1-52) and original numbering
  • ✗Golden Age and Silver Age key issues not identified
  • ✗Value of modern runs (Snyder, Tynion) unknown
  • ✗Impossible to track progress by editorial era
  • ✗No tracking of #1000 variants
With My Comics Collection
  • ✓3 volumes imported separately via GCD (vol.1, New 52, Rebirth)
  • ✓Correct numbering for each volume
  • ✓Key issues badged: #27, #359 (Batgirl), #880 (Snyder)
  • ✓Valuation of modern runs and Golden/Silver Age eras
  • ✓Progress by era: Golden, Silver, Bronze, Modern
  • ✓Tracking of #1000 variants (multiple covers)
Features

Everything to master your Detective Comics collection

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3 volumes imported separately

Vol.1 (1937-2011, #1-881), New 52 (#1-52), Rebirth (#934-present). Each volume imported via GCD with its correct numbering and its own key issues.

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Progress by editorial era

Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Modern, New 52, Rebirth... Track your progress in each major DC era separately. See at a glance which period you're missing.

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DET key issue valuation

From Det. #27 (unreachable but present in your virtual collection) to modern runs like Snyder (#854-881) or Tynion (#934+), know the real value of your issues.

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DC key issues automatically badged

#27 (1st Batman), #359 (1st Batgirl), #475 (Joker Fish), #854 (Kate Kane), #880 (Black Mirror), #1000 (anniversary)... All badged and estimated.

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Creator runs identified

O'Neil/Adams run, Englehart/Rogers run (#469-479), Snyder/Jock run, Tynion run... Identify and track the iconic runs of the series.

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Instant duplicate scanner

With 3 volumes and overlapping numberings, scanning before buying is essential. Instant result: owned, missing, or duplicate.

How It Works

3 steps to centralize your entire Detective Comics collection

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Create your free account

2 minutes to sign up, 14 days of full access with no commitment. No credit card required.

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Import each Detective Comics volume

Search "Detective Comics" in the GCD catalog. Import vol.1 (1937-2011), New 52, and Rebirth separately. Each volume keeps its correct numbering.

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Check off by era and discover your real collection

Start with the era that interests you most — Rebirth, Snyder, Bronze Age. Check your issues, the app calculates your missing issues and the value of your DET collection.

Your Key Issues in the App

The Detective Comics key issues to watch

These issues are automatically highlighted in My Comics Collection with their "Key Issue" badge and value estimate.

Det #27
1st Batman (1939)
Golden Holy Grail
#359
1st Batgirl
Silver Key
#475
1st Joker Fish
Bronze Key
#854
Kate Kane Batwoman
Modern Key
#880
Scott Snyder run
Modern Classic
Resources for Detective Comics Collectors

Our Detective Comics Guides

🔑 Key Issues

Top 10 Detective Comics Key Issues

Det. #27, #359 (Batgirl), #880 (Snyder)... The most sought-after Detective Comics issues.

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📚 Guide

Managing Your Detective Comics Collection: The Complete Guide

Detective Comics #27 to today: complete guide to organizing this iconic collection.

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📚 Guide

Managing Your Batman Collection: The Complete Guide

Batman and Detective Comics are inseparable. Complete guide to managing both series.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Detective Comics Collection

Detective Comics has been published continuously since 1937. The original series (vol.1) reached issue #881 in 2011 before being relaunched at #1 for the New 52 (2011-2016, 52 issues). In 2016, for Rebirth, DC resumed the historical numbering at #934 (52 issues + 881 = #933 + 1 = #934). The series has continued since. In total, more than 1,050 issues have been published. My Comics Collection imports each volume via GCD.
Detective Comics #27 (May 1939, Bill Finger/Bob Kane) is the first appearance of Batman and one of the most valuable comics in the world. Fewer than 100 copies are known to exist. In 2010, a VF/NM copy sold for $1.075 million. Current estimates for a Near Mint copy reach $3-5 million. It's an absolute Grail out of reach for most collectors, but you can still add it to your virtual collection in My Comics Collection.
DC Comics renumbered Detective Comics to #1 in 2011 for the New 52 reboot. This series ran for 52 issues (through #52 in 2016). Then for Rebirth, DC decided to restore the historical numbering, calculating that if the numbering had never been interrupted, the next issue would be #934. This decision was welcomed by collectors. My Comics Collection manages the three volumes separately.
The Scott Snyder and Jock run on Detective Comics (#854-881, 2009-2011) is considered one of the best modern runs on the series. It features Kate Kane/Batwoman and explores dark psychological themes. Issues #854 (first Batwoman in the series) and #880 (end of the run, "The Black Mirror") are the most sought after. In Near Mint, they are worth between $15 and $60 each. My Comics Collection imports this run as part of vol.1.
Detective Comics Rebirth begins with the James Tynion IV run (#934-981) which reintroduces a team around Batman: Clayface, Batwoman, Red Robin... It's a period highly appreciated by fans. Key issues include #934 (1st modern Batman Inc.), #940, and #1000 (anniversary issue with stories by multiple authors). Issue #1000 is worth between $10 and $50 depending on the cover. My Comics Collection manages all these issues.
A complete collection from issue #1 (1937) to the current issue is virtually impossible for most individuals: Golden Age issues (#1-233, 1937-1956) are extremely rare and prohibitively expensive. However, collecting certain eras is quite realistic: the Silver Age (#233-400), the Englehart/Rogers run (#469-479), the O'Neil/Adams run, the Snyder run (#854-881), and Rebirth (#934-present). My Comics Collection lets you track your progress in whichever eras you choose.

1,000 issues. The history of American comics in your collection.

Detective Comics #27 to today, the Golden, Silver, Bronze and Modern eras, key issues and iconic runs... My Comics Collection centralizes everything and shows you in real time the state of your collection. Free trial for 14 days.

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