Detective Comics ##665
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Graham Nolan
Cover Artist
Kelley Jones
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 18 of the Knightfall saga. Jean-Paul Valley (as Batman) continues to pursue Bane after Bruce Wayne's defeat. The issue explores his increasing instability and the transition of the Batman mantle.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; slight surface scuffing on the black ink background; evidence of bag ripples potentially affecting flatness.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range due to the iconic Knightfall branding.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping exceed the current market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Only worth grading if a perfect 9.8 is guaranteed.
Notable Features
Part of the historic 'Knightfall' storyline; Knightfall Part 18 branding at the top; iconic Kelley Jones cover art; no UPC barcode (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s DC gloss paper stock. Colors and print registration appear consistent with late Copper Age/early Modern Age mass production. No signs of restoration visible.