Batman: The Gauntlet ##1
DC Comics • Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet
Writer
Bruce Canwell
Interior Artist
Lee Weeks
Cover Artist
Lee Weeks
Publication Date
1997
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A prestige format graphic novel featuring a young Dick Grayson as Robin undergoing his ultimate test from Batman, facing harsh conditions and psychological trials in the wilderness.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Book appears to be in a protective sleeve with crisp corners and clean white borders. Minimal to no spine stress or color-breaking creases are visible from the angle provided. Slight dust or debris on the exterior plastic sleeve rather than the book itself.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 9.4/9.6): $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for this specific Prestige format graphic novel generally range between $10 and $25 raw depending on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth the cost of professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the raw value is relatively modest. However, given its high-grade potential, a press and clean could yield a 9.6 or 9.8 if desired for personal collection.
Notable Features
Prestige format square-bound graphic novel with minimalist black and white cover art by Lee Weeks.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics prestige format stock, clean printing, sharp typography, and correct cover gloss indicative of an authentic 1990s release.