Batman: Contagion #Trade Paperback / Collected Edition
DC Comics • Batman: Contagion
Writer
Various (Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Doug Moench, etc.)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Not explicitly credited on this specific cover layout, features iconic biohazard symbol design
Publication Date
1996
Cover Variant
Regular Trade Paperback
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Collects the multi-title crossover event where a deadly, engineered virus known as the 'Clench' strikes Gotham City, forcing Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Azrael, and Huntress to find a cure while society crumbles.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Appears to be in solid shape inside a protective bag and board. Minimal corner blunting, flat surface with potential minor spine stress, overall clean presentation without major creases or tears.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30; Graded value: N/A as trade paperbacks of this era are rarely slabbed unless high-grade rare variants.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for the Batman Contagion trade paperback range between $15 and $25 depending on condition and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading as the grading and slabbing fees would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Collected trade paperback edition of the major 1996 Batman crossover event 'Contagion', featuring foil or embossed lettering on the cover.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics trade paperback from the 1990s with correct ISBN barcode on the back and interior indicia. No signs of counterfeiting.