Detective Comics #40 (DC, 1940) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Cream to off-white pages....

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Detective Comics #40 (DC, 1940) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Cream to off-white pages. Includes the origin and first appearance of Clayface, whose feature film debut is scheduled for release later this year. The book also features the Joker's first cover appearance (sans white face and purple suit). The Joker story that was intended for this issue was instead used in Batman #1, and the cover of this issue is very similar to a splash page in that book. Artists include Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and Fred Guardineer. Currently on Overstreet's Top 100 Golden Age Comics list. CGC notes, "Spine of cover completely split and cover detached." Overstreet 2024 GD 2.0 value = $4,500. CGC census 1/26: 6 in 1.5, 56 higher.

CGC Grader Notes:
Spine Completely Split
Interior Detached from Cover
Bottom Interior Medium Tear
Front Cover Multiple Address/Date/Name Stamp

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0214274002, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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2026 February 26 - 28 Comic Books Signature® Auction #7461 (go to Auction Home page)

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February, 2026

26th-28th Thursday-Saturday

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Sold on Feb 28, 2026 for: $9,150.00

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