Detective Comics Featuring Batman ##665
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Graham Nolan
Cover Artist
Kelley Jones
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Case Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Knightfall Part 16: 'The God of Fear'. Jean-Paul Valley continues his tenure as Batman, displaying increasing brutality as he battles the Scarecrow. This issue highlights the psychological decline of the new Batman and his divergence from Bruce Wayne's methods.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with color-breaking stress lines; heavy blunting on the bottom left and right corners; noticeable edge wear on the right side; visible vertical crease on the top right corner; minor surface scuffing and overall loss of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (Raw) / $25.00 - $35.00 (Graded at estimate)
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade range typically sell for under $10 in back-issue bins. High-grade (9.8) newsstand copies can reach $50-$70.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. This is a common issue from the 1990s with many copies available in higher grades.
Notable Features
Part of the iconic 'Knightfall' storyline; Newsstand edition identified by the UPC bar code; Features Joker and Scarecrow; Art by Kelley Jones.
Authentication Notes
Authentic issue from the early 1990s. Displays period-accurate paper stock (newsprint-style interior with glossy cover) and typical DC Comics newsstand barcode layout of the era.