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Most Valuable Batman Horror Comics
Are There Any Batman Horror Comics?
Certainly when you get into the modern era, there are some dedicated horror comics featuring Batman.
Batman horror comics don't come much scarier than this Neal Adams rendition of ScarecrowWe'll list those at the end of the article.
The challenge is, are there any old horror comics featuring Batman?
There are several series featuring Batman. The main ones are Batman Comics and Detective Comics.
Lesser titles are Brave and the Bold and World's Finest.
Fashion changes over the decades. For a long period in the early Silver Age, Batman often fought aliens and weird creatures from another dimension.
Scarecrow is a terrifying Batman villain. Almost every one of his covers is genuinely creepy.
Clayface is another borderline horror character.
Two-Face is another very scary villain.
And then there's the Joker. Many of his cover appearances are maniacal.
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1) Horrific Detective Comics
Detective Comics #29
Third Batman appearance, second cover, classic cover
Lowest price $15,000+
Average price $60,000
Record price $276,000
This early Batman appearance reflects the nature of comic book publishing of the era far more than when Robin turns up a year or so later. Evil scientist, Batman crashing through the window, violence and jeopardy...
Detective Comics #31
Classic cover
Lowest price $35,000+
Average price $90,000
Record price $175,000
One of the iconic and ghostly cover images of the early Batman years, and much imitated by future artists. Rare!
Detective Comics #35
Classic bondage and hypodermic needle cover
Lowest price $4,500
Average price $33,000
Record price $120,000
One of the early Batman covers which demonstrates the potential of Batman horror comics. This kind of cover image is very rare on the Detective run.
Detective Comics #73
1st Scarecrow Cover
Lowest price $1,500
Average price $7,000
Record price $57,000
The first Scarecrow cover is also a classic image, reflecting just how terrifying this Batman villain is.
Detective Comics #168
Origin of the Joker (Red Hood)
Lowest price $4,000
Average price $16,000
Record price $324,000
Bad guys don't come much bigger than Joker, and this detailed origin story is a classic Detective Comics key issue.
Joker's origin is an actual horror story in itself, featuring a near-fatal drop into a chemical vat, and a botched attempt to fix his face by a backstreet surgeon.
Detective Comics #191
Batman vs The Exterminator
Lowest price $60
Average price $200
Record price $3,850
A hooded murderer is terrorizing Gotham City. This is still a pre-Code issue.
Detective Comics #246
1st Diane Meade, Manhunter's girl
Lowest price $25
Average price $100
Record price $2,150
This book is the first appearance of Diane Meade, J'onn J'onzz's girlfriend.
Early Silver Age horror-themed stories a couple of years after the Code was introduced are closer to Scooby Doo storylines than Edgar Allan Poe.
Detective Comics #252
Sea Monster cover story
Lowest price $40
Average price $200
Record price $12,000
The boundaries of what was real and what was imaginary were pushed by DC Comics in the 1950s and 60s. It could be quite frustrating for readers.
Detective Comics #255
Batman vs Robot Dinosaurs
Lowest price $25
Average price $100
Record price $1,300
At least there is an explanation for dinosaurs in this issue. They aren't dinosaurs. They're robot dinosaurs.
Detective Comics #259
1st Calendar Man
Lowest price $50
Average price $400
Record price $10,000
The Calendar Man is an inventor who uses costumes themed to the special occasions he plans his crimes around.
Some of the results resemble horrific outcomes, such as this blazing man suit.
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Detective Comics #270
The Creature from Planet X
Lowest price $20
Average price $100
Record price $1,000
For a while, science fiction and suspense themes were very common across DC Comics titles. You'll see the pattern as you read further through this article.
Detective Comics #272
Sci-Fi/horror theme
Lowest price $40
Average price $160
Record price $7,200
Detective Comics #274
Mystery/suspense theme
Lowest price $20
Average price $65
Record price $3,350
Detective Comics #277
Sci-fi theme
Lowest price $20
Average price $80
Record price $6,600
There are a bunch of similar covers from the same era. None are particularly valuable or noteworthy in any way (no origin or first appearance issues). Here are some more.
Silver Age Clayface Comics
Detective Comics #298
1st Silver Age Clayface
Lowest price $150
Average price $1,200
Record price $30,000
The first Silver Age Clayface marks a turning point for Detective Comics key issues. From here onwards, there were less new characters and more reboots of old Golden Age villains.
A pretty horrific character.
Detective Comics #312
Clayface cover story
Lowest price $50
Average price $200
Record price $3,100
Detective Comics #356
Origin and first appearance of The Outsider
Lowest price $10
Average price $80
Record price $750
The Outsider is actually Alfred, revived from "death" by the scientist Brandon Crawford.
Detective Comics #400
First Man-Bat
Lowest price $80
Average price $450
Recent 9.8 Sale $31,000
Record price $43,000
Man-Bat is a classic Batman villain from the beginning of the Bronze Age of comics. A scientist who experiments upon himself and results in a man-bat hybrid.
Detective Comics #413
Classic Scarecrow cover
Lowest price $20
Average price $100
Record price $1,850
This terrifying rendition of Scarecrow is by none other than the master of Batman from this era, Neal Adams.
Detective Comics #469
1st Doctor Phosphorus
Lowest price $5
Average price $60
Recent 9.8 Sale $520
Record price $750
A so-called "metahuman" with the power to radiate harmful radiation, Doctor Phosphorus is a truly scary addition to the Batman horror comics canon.
Detective Comics #571
Classic Scarecrow cover
Lowest price $1
Average price $25
Recent 9.8 Sale $90
Record price $250
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2) Batman Horror Comics
Batman #44
Classic Joker cover
Lowest price $400
Average price $2,000
Record price $33,600
A pretty horrific concept: Batman and Robin being surrounded by multiple Jokers!
Batman #49
First Mad Hatter and Vicki Vale
Lowest price $500
Average price $2,500
Record price $132,000
Another double key, with the Mad Hatter making his debut, along with longtime Bat-girlfriend Vicki Vale, and a classic Joker as genie cover to boot!
Batman #50
Classic Two-Face cover
Lowest price $100
Average price $1,250
Record price $60,000
In Batman horror comics, Two-Face is a reimagined Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde type of character.
Batman #104
Monster cover story
Lowest price $30
Average price $200
Record price $950
Batman #115
Giants cover
Lowest price $30
Average price $120
Record price $3,250
Batman #134
Rainbow creature cover
Lowest price $40
Average price $200
Record price $3,250
Batman #138
Monster cover story
Lowest price $15
Average price $90
Record price $2,500
Batman #146
Batman horror comics cover
Lowest price $15
Average price $150
Record price $2,900
Batman #153
Sci-fi cover
Lowest price $20
Average price $150
Record price $2,400
Batman #154
Monster cover story
Lowest price $20
Average price $150
Record price $1,800
Batman #189
1st Silver Age Scarecrow
Lowest price $80
Average price $600
Record price $36,000
The classic Batman horror comics villain, Scarecrow, is back in the Silver Age in this key issue.
Batman #224
Monster cover story
Lowest price $10
Average price $80
Record price $3,350
Batman #227
Classic Detective Comics #31 homage
Lowest price $150
Average price $1,500
Recent 9.8 Sale $19,000
Record price $42,000
Virtually recreating the classic cover from Detective #31, Neal Adams' rendering is superb and very collectible.
Batman #251
Classic Joker cover by Neal Adams
Lowest price $80
Average price $650
Record price $33,000
This is THE Neal Adams cover, this amazing and scary image of Joker holding Batman stuck to a giant Ace of Spades recalling the classic art of Batman #11.
Batman #359
1st Killer Croc cover
Lowest price $1
Average price $45
Recent 9.8 Sale $145
Record price $450
Killer Croc appeared for the first time two issues earlier, and he's a pretty horrific Batman villain.
Batman #423
Todd McFarlane cover
Lowest price $10
Average price $200
Record price $2,500
Todd McFarlane didn't do much work for DC Comics, but this is one of his finest.
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Dedicated Batman Horror Comics
Most obvious Batman horror comics are from the modern era.
Batman and Dracula: Red Rain
One-shot graphic novel
Lowest price $1
Average price $5
Record price $100
A classic combination: Batman and the Lord of Vampires himself. Red Rain, indeed!
Batman: Bloodstorm
Lowest price $1
Average price $5
Record price $55
Batman as a vampire, Catwoman as a werecat... Batman drinks Joker's blood!
Batman: Crimson Mist
Lowest price $1
Average price $5
Record price $30
Another vampire Batman crossover story.
Gotham by Gaslight
Lowest price $1
Average price $20
Record price $120
Batman faces off against Jack the Ripper. What could possibly go wrong?!
Batman: Long Halloween
Lowest price $1
Average price $5
Record price $30
This trade paperback collects the 13-issue run by Tim Sale.
Li'l Gotham Halloween Special
Lowest price $1
Average price $5
Record price $20
A Halloween-themed free comic book day giveaway special.
Batman Nosferatu
One-shot graphic novel
Lowest price $1
Average price $10
Record price $85
While Dracula gets all the name recognition, Nosferatu is the original big bad boy vampire.
Batman/Aliens
Monsters based on the sci-fi movie
Lowest price $1
Average price $5
Record price $75
Aliens was one of my favorite horror sci-fi movies of the 80s, so it's great that Batman faces them in this issue.
Batman Creature of the Night
Batman vs Werewolf
Lowest price $1
Average price $5
Record price $20
Another classic Batman horror comics matchup with a lycanthrope.
Batman: The Mad Monk
Lowest price $1
Average price $5
Record price $50
Batman vs Predator
Lowest price $1
Average price $20
Record price $100
The only team-up better than Batman and Aliens is Batman and Predator! The OTHER favorite horror sci-fi movie of the 80s.
Teen Titans #12
1st Batman Who Laughs
Lowest price $10
Average price $60
Recent 9.8 Sale $225
Record price $900
This horrific version of the Batman universe is a very popular spin-off.
Dark Knights; Batman Who Laughs #1
Lowest price $5
Average price $30
Record price $90
Batman Who Laughs went on to have his own dedicated series, with an issue #1 featuring multiple variant covers.
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