Batman Returns: The Official Comic Adaptation of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture #Special #1
DC Comics • Batman Returns: Official Movie Adaptation
Writer
Dennis O'Neil
Interior Artist
Steve Erwin and José Luis García-López
Cover Artist
Steve Erwin and José Luis García-López
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A comic book adaptation of the 1992 Tim Burton film 'Batman Returns'. The story follows Batman as he faces off against the Penguin and Catwoman in Gotham City during the Christmas season.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible, vertical indentation or scuff marks on the right side of Batman's chest/shoulder area, slight corner blunting on the bottom left, and minor bag/seal wear across the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $100 USD
Recent Sales
Raw newsstand copies typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. 9.8 graded copies have recently fluctuated between $75 and $110 depending on variants.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading unless it can achieve a 9.8. The cost of grading usually exceeds the raw market value of this specific 1990s movie tie-in.
Notable Features
Features the likenesses of Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Danny DeVito. Newsstand edition identified by the UPC barcode in the lower-left corner. Prestige format production style.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1992 DC production. Correct newsstand UPC coding and 'Special 1992' indicia in the upper right corner. Glossy cover stock is concurrent with the era's prestige format releases.