Batman ##405
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Miller
Interior Artist
David Mazzucchelli
Cover Artist
David Mazzucchelli
Publication Date
March 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Year One' storyline. The plot focuses on Bruce Wayne's early, clumsy attempts at crime-fighting and Jim Gordon's arrival and navigation of the corrupt Gotham City Police Department. Introduces various iconic modern interpretations of Gotham's underworld.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress with small color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Minor surface scuffing on the dark blue background. Corner blunting on the top right and bottom right edges. Some yellowing on back cover edges is possible given the age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $45; Graded (CGC 9.8): $300 - $450; Graded (CGC 8.0): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $350 and $475. Raw mid-grade copies frequently sell for $20-$30 on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Currently not recommended for professional grading unless it would likely hit a 9.6 or higher after a professional press and clean. The visible spine ticks suggest an 8.0 to 8.5, where grading costs often exceed the value added.
Notable Features
Key issue in the 'Batman: Year One' arc, which redefined Batman's origin. Newsstand Edition identified by the UPC barcode in the bottom left corner. Features iconic minimalist cover art by Mazzucchelli.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper-age DC stock. The newsstand barcode is consistent with 1987 distribution. The $1.00 cover price and internal page quality (newsprint) match original production runs.