Greetings, fellow Funko fanatics! I‘m so pumped to have you along for an exciting deep dive into some of the rarest, most valued Batman Funko Pops a vinyl vigilante can get their gloved hands on.
As a lifelong super-collector boasting over 200 Pop figures of Gotham‘s Dark Knight (I told you I was a superfan!), I‘ve dedicated countless hours hunting down hard-to-find grails many fans never knew existed. And today I’m thrilled to finally share my obsessive knowledge to help fellow Bat-lovers locate their own white whale rarities!
Overview: Celebrating 80 Years of Collectible History
2023 marks a monumental milestone for the Caped Crusader as Batman celebrates his 80th year fighting crime since bursting onto the scene in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939. And throughout eight decades defending Gotham across comics, shows and film, Batman has undergone countless costume changes and stylistic makeovers.
Luckily for collectors, Funko has immortalized decades of Bat-history within their catalogue of hundreds of unique Batman vinyls. But with such an enormous array of options, tracking down truly limited prizes becomes quite the challenge!
That‘s why I‘ve compiled this definitive list of the 10 rarest, most valued Batman Funkos deserving of any diehard collector‘s display case. From vaulted Grail figures to pricey convention exclusives, these elite sculpts reflect the full legacy of Batmania spanning over 30 different Bat-suit designs!
So whether your collection craves classic comic aesthetics or cutting-edge movie memorabilia, inside you‘ll discover the crown jewels sure to make your assortment the envy of Funko fanatics everywhere!
1989 Michael Keaton Funko: Holy Vinyl Nostalgia!
Kicking off the countdown is one of my personal holy grails – this ultra-rare 1989 Michael Keaton Funko sculpted with stunning accuracy by the Pop design wizards at Funko. Paying tribute to Tim Burton‘s genre-defining gothic big-screen masterpiece, this haunting figure captures Keaton‘s signature spooky Bat-essence.
Funko Pop Heroes: Batman (Michael Keaton) Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
| Release Date | August 2020 |
| Edition Size | 5000 units |
| Average Value | $400 |
| Highest Sale Price | $730 |
Cast in an appropriately dark deco mirroring Burton‘s artistic vision, this ultra-limited edition clocks in at only 5000 pieces total for 2020‘s Summer Convention Exclusive. And with Michael Keaton‘s 2023 big-screen comeback as his iconic Batman fast approaching, this hot commodity‘s value has exploded north of $400 bucks a pop!
As a collector lucky enough to snag this ghostly white whale vinyl back at its initial $15 price tag, trust me – photos can‘t do justice to holding this magical movie memorabilia marvel in your hands!
1966 Adam West: Basking in Bat-camp Glory!
No Batman collection is complete without a tribute to Adam West‘s wacky 1960s comic caricature – arguably the most iconic live-action incarnation to date! Paying homage to the Pop Art aesthetics West‘s psychedelic series pioneered, this explosively-colored sculpt immerses you inBat-mania nostalgia!
And super-sizing the camp with a built-in projection display, this powered-up pop projects West flashing the legendary Bat Symbol silhouette behind him in true larger-than-life fashion!
Funko Pop Heroes: Batman 66 – Batman with Bat Signal
| Release Date | March 2019 |
| Edition Size | 5000 units |
| Average Value | $175 |
| Highest Sale Price | $350 |
With this Django Unchained actor exclusive limited to only 5000 units as part of 2019‘s Spring Convention lineup, today these glow-in-the-dark gems easily fetch over $175 a unit!
Call me crazy, but far as this collector‘s concerned, no vinyl better encapsulates Batmania‘s bombastic Pop Art essence than this bright beacon of Bat-brilliance!
The Batman Who Laughs: Embrace Your inner Nightmares!
Transitioning from the silly to the seriously scary is this hair-raising horror scope based on DC‘s 2017 smash-hit Dark Nights Metal comics storyline! Bringing Batman face-to-fangs with his worst Joker-fied fears, this freaky fusion figure brings DC‘s twisted Elseworlds nightmares to vinyl reality!
Funko Pop Heroes: Batman Who Laughs (Comic)
| Release Date | March 2021 |
| Edition Size | Limited Run (1000) |
| Average Value | $250 |
| Highest Sale Price | $500 |
This grim vinyl clocks in with a tiny run of only 1000 pieces as part of Funko‘s 2021 Spring Convention prize pool! And boasting deliciously dark details like glowing blood eyes and fanged rictus grin, today this demon is valued around $250 minimum!
For diehard horror hounds like myself, no grail captures macabre magnificence quite like The Batman Who Laughs!
1992 Animated Series: Channel Your Inner Child!
What Funko list would be complete without an ode to perhaps Batman‘s defining small-screen incarnation – the 1992 Emmy-winning animated series masterpiece? With visuals mirroring Art Deco deco masterpieces, this striking sculpt spotlights Bats flashing his signature weapon – the versatile grappling gun!
Funko Pop Animation: Batman the Animated Series – Batman with Grappling Gun
| Release Date | August 2018 |
| Edition Size | 5000 units |
| Average Value | $175 |
| Highest Sale Price | $300 |
Debuting as a 2018 Summer Convention Exclusive in quantities numbering only 5000 units, this striking vinyl‘s dynamic frozen-in-action molding mirrors the visual energy the acclaimed series delivered!
With asking prices typically exceeding $175 and beyond, for animation admirers and nostalgia nuts like myself, possessing this influential icon represents the Holy Grail of 1990‘s cartoon collecting!
First Appearance Homage: Travel Back to 1939!
What better way for diehards to celebrate Batman‘s legacy than with a vinyl encapsulation of the very first comic visualization of the icon from his 1939 Detective Comics debut! A loving tribute to the Golden Age roots of the champion Bob Kane first introduced, this proto-pop eschews modern musculature for a vintage vibe!
Funko Pop Heroes: Batman 80th – Batman (First Appearance)
| Release Date | July 2019 |
| Edition Size | 10,000 units |
| Average Value | $125 |
| Highest Sale Price | $250 |
The elongated mask ears, purple gloves and billowing cape mirror the striking silhouette Kane cooked up way back in ‘39! Paying homage to the lost Golden Age essence of comics, this Funko time capsule now easily fetches over $100 bucks a pop!
For us collectors passionate about comic history, possessing this holy grail honoring Bats‘ humble crime-fighting origins is a dreams-come-true collectible centerpiece!
Batman Beyond: Glimpse Gotham‘s Tomorrow Today!
Fast-forwarding 50+ years into Gotham‘s future, this ultra-futuristic find spotlights the cutting-edge cyberpunk successor to Bruce Wayne‘s storied legacy – Batman Beyond! Sculpted leaping into high-tech action, this striking vinyl freezes college student Terry McGuinness as Batman 2.0!
Funko Pop Heroes: Batman Beyond (Metallic)
| Release Date | September 2021 |
| Edition Size | 5000 units |
| Average Value | $200 |
| Highest Sale Price | $400 |
As the very first Batman Beyond Funko off the assembly lines, securing this initial futuristic figure from 2021‘s Fall Convention hand-numbered run of 5000 units has become the Holy Grail for animation art fans!
With its sleek molding and stark red cyberpunk deco, this cutting-edge collectible pushes Pop aesthetics to exciting new technological frontiers!
The Batman Motorcycle Funko: Feel the Fury!
Shifting gears to contemporary cinema, no 2022 Funko set would be complete absent the breakout cinematic sensational that was Matt Reeves‘ passion project masterwork – The Batman! Paying tribute to the film‘s heart-pounding motorcycle chase sequence, this dynamic double pack pairs hero and ride in high-octane fashion!
Funko Pop Rides: The Batman – Batman on Motorcycle
| Release Date | August 2022 |
| Edition Size | 10,000 units |
| Average Value | $75 |
| Highest Sale Price | $150 |
With its stark deco capturing the film‘s grimy real-world edge and the bike‘s impressive front sculpting, this masterpiece mimics movie magic within awesome vinyl form!
Given its wider edition size nearing 10K units, this $75 pass pack grants easy access for fledgling collectors to add standout selections to their showcases!
1989 Joker Laughing Fish Ensemble: Delight in the Demented!
What self-respecting Batman collection lacks the perfect counterpoint highlighting his arch-nemesis? Released as a special 2020 San Diego Comic Con 2-pack, this killer combo pairs Nicholson‘s Clown Prince of Crime with the iconic "Joker‘s Laughing Fish" comic cover that inspired his look!
Funko Pop Heroes: Batman/The Joker The Laughing Fish (Comic Art)
| Release Date | July 2020 |
| Edition Size | 5000 units |
| Average Value | $300 |
| Highest Sale Price | $500 |
Strictly limited to only 5000 pieces for SDCC‘s 2020 virtual con, today this devious duo easily commands $300+ per porcelain pair!
For Batman completists like myself, no combo better encapsulates the duo‘s demented dance rooted in delightful dysfunction! This dynamic display stands poised to become the crown jewel of any diehard devotee‘s collection!
The Dark Knight Bank Heist Joker: Ledger‘s Last Laugh!
And closing out my compendium of Bat-grails is one final feat of movie magic – an elite encapsulation of Heath Ledger‘s Oscar-winning turn from the genre-redefining modern classic, The Dark Knight! Sculpted mid-heist sporting his signature sloppy clown warpaint and toting bags of cash, this figure freezes Ledger‘s anarchist antiquity in the iconic opening stage robbery!
Funko Pop Movies: The Dark Knight – Bank Robber Joker
| Release Date | June 2020 |
| Edition Size | 10,000 units |
| Average Value | $250 |
| Highest Sale Price | $400 |
Despite its mid five-digit production run available as a 2020 SDCC exclusive, this elite icon still sells for upwards of $250 given its status immortalizing Ledger‘s legendary final acting role!
For cinema fans and completionist collectors alike, no Batman set feels finished absent this mesmerizing memorabilia marvel spotlighting one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed antagonist performances!
Mission Accomplished, Great Collecting Crusader!
And there you have it, fellow Funko fanatics – my definitive dossier detailing the top ten Batman grails on every diehard collector‘s most-wanted list! Hopefully seeing these super-rare sculpts and their ludicrous price tags motivates you to continue your own great collecting crusade chasing down awesome plastic prizes!
Just remember – half the fun is taking part in the thrilling huntREQUIRED tracking down your own white whales! Luckily there exist ENDLESS Batman incarnations entering the Funkoverse annually so the hunt for that perfect porcelain prize never ends!
So stay vigilant in the chase! And may your eventual elite assemblage become the envy of enthusiasts everywhere! Thanks for joining me! Same Vinyl time, same Vinyl channel!
