Batman Chronicles ##7
DC Comics • The Batman Chronicles (1995-2001)
Writer
Chuck Dixon, Brian Augustyn, Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Staton, Steve Lieber, Bill Reinhold
Cover Artist
Joe Staton & Andrew Pepoy
Publication Date
Winter 1997
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology series featuring three stories: 'The Batman of Tomorrow' (a Superman and Batman crossover), 'Seeking Justice' (a Renee Montoya story), and 'A Life' (a tale by Robert Kanigher).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Overall high-quality shelf wear. Slight blunting on the top and bottom left spine corners. Evidence of minor spine stress (tiny color-breaking ticks). The cover gloss appears intact, but there is slight edge wear visible on the right margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $4.00 plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies rarely surface but track in the $50 range due to slab costs exceeding the book's base value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.9 or 10.0. A professional press could move it to a 9.4/9.6, but it remains a low-value collector item.
Notable Features
Features a team-up between Superman and Batman on the cover. Notable for the Renee Montoya story highlighting her early development as a GCPD officer before her later 'Question' identity.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock. Features the standard 'bullet' DC logo, high-gloss covers typical of the era, and a UPC barcode in the bottom right corner confirming Direct Edition distribution.