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Published in February 1959, Batman #121 is the one hundred and twenty first issue of the Batman (Volume 1) series. “The Body In The Bat-cave” was fully written by Bill Finger. The executive director was Whitney Ellsworth.
Interesting Facts
Inked by Charles Paris and penciled by Sheldon Moldoff, the issue 121 of Batman follows the story of Batman and Robin fighting against the criminal Mr. Zero. The cover shows the duo trapped in ice cubes, and Mr. Zero totally in control. It was designed by Curt , Kaye and Ira Schnapp.
Story Synopsis
On their way to the Batcave en route to the Batmobile, Batman and Robin find a dead body in the Bat-Cave's depths. Batman finds the cause of death as a blow to the head, and Robin, identifying him as Alec Wyre, a criminal electronics genius, affirms that whoever killed him must know their secret identities. A notebook Wyre carried gave them the names of three of his criminal "customers' '. Batman and Robin apprehend each of them in turn, and accuse each of Wyre's murder, but each claims ignorance of Wyre's death.
What's Batman #121 worth in 2021?
The highest recorded grade of issue #121 in existence (or once on the market) was a 9.4 CGC NM and it sold for $80,000. So if you'd like make a down payment on a home or a car instead, there's plenty of 5.5 CGC FN- available on the market that are worth bragging about if it ends up in your possession.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Mr. Zero freezes Batman and Robin into ice cubes with an ice gun. Being his first appearance, he's not to be confused with another man who survives with an air conditioned suit.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,386 | $2,500 | $3,500 | $14,900 | $80,000 | $80,000 |