Batman #483
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo
Cover Artist
Tom Grummett
Publication Date
August 1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Batman investigates a string of high-speed robberies. This issue is part of the 'Prelude to Knightfall' sequence where Batman's exhaustion begins to manifest. Features characters Crash and Burn (Introduced).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right and top left. Minor edge wear at the top. Possible vertical non-color breaking crease near the right edge. Overall gloss remains decent but shows handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Ungraded): $3 - $8 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $5. High-grade 9.8 copies have sold in the range of $50 recently due to the minor interest in the 'Prelude to Knightfall' era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 7.0 to 7.5 would not cover the costs of grading and shipping, as the book is common and not a major key issue.
Notable Features
Newsstand UPC barcode; Introduction of characters Crash and Burn; Prelude to the major 'Knightfall' storyline.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC newsstand stock. Standard paper quality and gloss for the era. Staple placement appears factory-standard. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.