Batman: The Gauntlet ##1
DC Comics • Batman Chronicles
Writer
Bruce Canwell
Interior Artist
Lee Weeks
Cover Artist
Lee Weeks
Publication Date
January 1997
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A standalone story focusing on Dick Grayson proving himself to Batman as Robin by undergoing a rigorous survival test in the wilderness.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress along the left edge, subtle corner blunting, otherwise a clean and flat cover with glossy finish.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 9.2/9.4): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $10 and $15 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger collection submission, as the raw value matches or is close to grading fees.
Notable Features
Features a striking minimalist black and white cover design by Lee Weeks.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC direct market edition with crisp printing and correct paper stock typical of late 1990s releases.