Detective Comics ##661
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Graham Nolan
Cover Artist
Kelley Jones
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 6 of the 'Knightfall' saga. Batman (Bruce Wayne) is exhausted from tracking down escaped Arkham inmates and must face Killer Croc and The Ventriloquist (Scarface). Meanwhile, Bane continues to observe Batman's decline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (more than 5), blunting on the bottom right corner, slight top edge wear, and visible surface scuffing especially on the yellow ink. The book appears to have been read and stored without a bag and board for some time.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (raw) / $35.00 - $45.00 (estimated CGC 9.0+ range, though this copy is lower)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or individually for $2-$5. High grade 9.8 copies have sold for $60-$80 in recent months.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the value of the comic in this mid-grade condition. It is a common 'modern age' book.
Notable Features
Knightfall Part 6 (Chapter 6 on cover). This issue is part of the iconic storyline leading to Bane breaking Batman's back. Features a classic Kelley Jones cover. Direct Edition (indicated by Batman logo in the UPC block).
Authentication Notes
Authentic issue. Printing details, paper stock (typical 90s gloss), and color saturation are consistent with DC's June 1993 production. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.