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The Riddler Comic Book Price Guide for 2025

The Riddler Comic Book Key Issue Values for 2025

One of the classic Batman villains, Riddler (Edward Nigma -- "E. Nigma") has fought Batman since his first appearance in 1948.

The Riddler is amongst the best-known Batman VillainsThe Riddler is amongst the best-known Batman Villains

Nigma first graced the cover of Detective Comics #140.

He went on to battle against Adam West and Burt Ward in the Batman TV series of the 1960s.

Later, Jim Carrey played the crafty bad guy.

There are many covers featuring The Riddler.

One of the best-loved is the pink cover of Batman #171, the first Silver Age appearance.

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The Riddler Comic Book Top 10 Issues by Value

Detective Comics #140
First Riddler

Lowest price $4,000

Average price $15,000

Record price $456,000

E. Nigma is the alter ego of the Riddler, a classic Batman villain who ties the dynamic duo in knots, both literally and figuratively.

Detective Comics #142
2nd Riddler comic

Lowest price $250

Average price $1,500

Record price $26,400

As ever, the second appearance of famous heroes and villains are often the poor man's key issue and sometimes overlooked, offering good value for money.

Batman #171
First Silver Age Riddler

Lowest price $150

Average price $900

Record price $41,000

Riddler returns after a hiatus of several years, appearing in this book with a very tough to find in high grade all pink cover.

Batman #179
2nd Silver Age Riddler

Lowest price $20

Average price $150

Record price $36,000

Once the lid was off the Riddler's long vacation from comic books, he began appearing much more regularly. This second Silver Age appearance came less than a year later.

Detective Comics #377
Riddler cover story

Lowest price $10

Average price $40

Record price $2,280

Batman #263
Riddler cover story

Lowest price $5

Average price $20

Record price $400

Batman #279
Riddler origin story

Lowest price $5

Average price $30

Record price $900

Batman #291
Riddler cover story

Lowest price $5

Average price $20

Record price $560

Part one of a two-issue Riddler story.

Batman #292
Riddler cover story

Lowest price $5

Average price $15

Record price $415

The conclusion of the two-issue Riddler story.

Batman #317
Riddler cover story

Lowest price $1

Average price $10

Record price $250

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