Detective Comics Annual #Annual #2
DC Comics • Detective Comics Annual
Writer
Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn
Interior Artist
Val Semeiks
Cover Artist
Brian Stelfreeze
Publication Date
1989
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a standalone storyline exploring social themes and prejudice in Gotham City, written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn with art by Val Semeiks.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Price sticker on the top left cover area, minor spine stress lines, slight corner blunting, and general minor surface wear consistent with a well-preserved older raw book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded value (CGC 9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $5 and $10 depending on exact condition and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a larger submission, as the raw value and market demand for this specific annual do not typically outweigh grading fees.
Notable Features
Features a striking and controversial cover depicting members of the Ku Klux Klan with Batman looming in the background. Includes Who's Who entries.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1980s DC printing characteristics, including paper stock, color separation, and cover gloss consistent with the era.