Batman: In Darkest Knight ##1
DC Comics • Elseworlds
Writer
Mike W. Barr
Interior Artist
Jerry Bingham
Cover Artist
Jerry Bingham
Publication Date
March 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An Elseworlds one-shot story where Bruce Wayne receives the Green Lantern power ring instead of Hal Jordan, becoming Gotham City's Green Lantern and dealing with twisted versions of his classic rogues gallery.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor wear consistent with a bagged and boarded modern book, slight corner blunting and negligible spine stress, overall clean and glossy cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30, Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in the $15 to $25 range on eBay, while high-grade graded copies command around $70.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as the raw value is relatively low compared to grading and shipping fees.
Notable Features
Part of the popular DC Elseworlds line, featuring an iconic painted cover by Jerry Bingham and a unique mashup of Batman and Green Lantern lore.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC direct market edition with correct paper stock, crisp printing, and proper logo placement, showing no signs of counterfeiting.