Batman ##5
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 2 (The New 52)
Writer
Scott Snyder
Interior Artist
Greg Capullo
Cover Artist
Greg Capullo
Publication Date
March 2012
Cover Variant
Regular cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part five of the 'Court of Owls' storyline. Batman is trapped in a massive underground labyrinth by the Court of Owls, experiencing hallucinations as he is driven to madness before a confrontation with a Talon.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible near the lower staple; slight blunting on the top left corner. Surface gloss remains high and edges appear sharp under the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15-$25; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60-$85
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for NM copies average $20. CGC 9.8 copies have trended between $65 and $90 depending on market demand.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 to maximize profit. Currently, raw copies are preferred for collectors due to the high cost of grading fees relative to the book's value.
Notable Features
Key issue in the Court of Owls saga; features the iconic 'sideways' and 'upside-down' layout where the reader must rotate the book to follow Batman's descent into madness.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the barcode '00511' (005 for issue, 1 for cover A, 1 for first printing). Paper stock and digital-age printing quality are consistent with DC's 2012 production.