Batman ##455
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Publication Date
October 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Batman logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Identity Crisis' storyline. Features Batman (Bruce Wayne) and Tim Drake (as Robin). Tim Drake officially dons the new Robin costume for the first time in the series. The plot involves Batman tracking down a serial killer.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress markers visible on the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface wear and some edge wear near the top header. Overall gloss appears well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $3 to $12 depending on condition. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for around $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the comic's market value, as this is a common 1990s issue with high print runs.
Notable Features
Significant for featuring the first appearance of the new Robin costume (designed by Neal Adams) in the main Batman series. Features the classic 'floating head' DC logo of the era.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 'Direct Edition' copy from 1990. Paper stock is the standard newsprint/copper-age hybrid of the time. Batman logo in the UPC box confirms focus on specialty comic shop distribution.