Batman #129
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 3
Writer
Chip Zdarsky
Interior Artist
Jorge Jimenez and Leonardo Romero
Cover Artist
Jorge Jimenez
Publication Date
January 2023
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part four of the 'Failsafe' story arc. Batman has been defeated and must find a way to stop the unstoppable robotic killing machine known as Failsafe. This issue also features a 'Zur-En-Arrh: Year One' backup story detailing the secret origins of Batman's backup personality.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Book is bagged and boarded. Minimal spine stress visible through polybag. Corners appear sharp but right top corner is obscured by a price/inventory sticker on the bag. Slight reflection on the cover makes a perfect evaluation difficult, but gloss and registration seem high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $6; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2 to $5 plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately the cost of the grading service fees.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of a modern standard cover non-key issue usually does not exceed the cost of grading, shipping, and insurance unless it is a guaranteed 9.9 or 10.0.
Notable Features
Includes a Zur-En-Arrh: Year One backup story; Features the Failsafe robot designed to take down Batman in the event he takes a life.
Authentication Notes
The item matches the standard trade dress, barcode (UPC: 761941341828 12911), and $4.99 cover price for the 2023 release. No signs of counterfeit detected; print resolution is consistent with DC's modern production.