Detective Comics ##468
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Rozakis
Interior Artist
Marshall Rogers
Cover Artist
Ernie Chan
Publication Date
April 1977
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Batman battling The Calculator, who has defeated various members of the Justice League and uses his advanced calculating armor to predict Batman's every move.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting at the top left, mild tanning along the perimeter, and some surface wear typical of a bagged and boarded vintage newsstand copy. Cover gloss is mostly intact with vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $50. Graded (CGC 7.0): $60 - $90.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of Detective Comics #468 typically range between $30 and $75 depending on exact certification and eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and slab fees may exceed the value increase for a 7.0 copy.
Notable Features
Second appearance of The Calculator (Noah Kuttler), who later evolved from a Batman villain into a major information broker for the DC Universe.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct newsstand UPC barcode in the bottom left corner, appropriate 30-cent cover price, vintage paper stock, and standard vintage printing dot patterns consistent with 1977 DC publications.