Batwoman ##1
DC Comics • Batwoman Vol. 3 (Rebirth)
Writer
Marguerite Bennett and James Tynion IV
Interior Artist
Steve Epting
Cover Artist
Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
Publication Date
May 2017
Cover Variant
Variant/B Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Following the events of DC Rebirth, Kate Kane (Batwoman) begins a new solo series. The story explores her past 'Lost Year' and takes her on a global mission to dismantle a terrorist organization known as Many Arms of Death.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in an archival sleeve. Visible corners look sharp. There is a vertical glare line from the bag, but the spine looks tight with no major color-breaking stress ticks visible. Bottom right corner shows minor shelf wear. The most significant concern is the $9.99 price sticker adhered directly to the bag or potentially the cover; if on the cover, it lowers the grade significantly.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (9.8): $120 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $25-$40 depending on sharp corners. Graded 9.8 copies have consistently sold between $130 and $160 over the last six months.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if it is a guaranteed 9.8. This specific Artgerm cover is highly collectible, but because it is a modern book, the value disparity between a 9.6 and a 9.8 is large. A professional press is recommended to remove any minor non-color-breaking surface indentations before submission.
Notable Features
Features highly sought-after cover art by Stanley Lau (Artgerm). This is the first issue of the Rebirth-era solo series. No UPC is visible on the front cover, typical for Artgerm variants of this period.
Authentication Notes
The item shows correct DC logo placement for the 2017 era. The print saturation of the reds and blacks matches known authentic copies. The inventory sticker at the bottom identifies the book specifically as the 'CVR B STANLEY ARTGERM LAU' variant.