Batman ##608
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Jeph Loeb
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
December 2002
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the legendary 12-part 'Hush' storyline. Batman investigates a kidnapping by Killer Croc which leads to a massive conspiracy involving his entire rogues gallery and a mysterious new villain named Hush.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color rub on the dark blacks of the Batman silhouette, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor spine stress marks visible near the staple areas. Overall gloss remains high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $45.00; Graded CGC 9.8: $150.00 - $185.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies range from $35 to $55. Graded 9.8 copies have consistently sold between $160 and $200 in the last quarter.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially worth grading if a pressing service can remove spine ticks to reach a 9.4 or higher. As a raw 8.0/9.0, the cost of grading may outweigh the immediate value increase.
Notable Features
First appearance of Hush (Thomas Elliot). Jim Lee's first work on the main Batman title. Iconic cover art.
Authentication Notes
Standard early 2000s DC glossy paper stock. UPC is present in the lower-left corner indicating a Direct Market edition. Ink saturation on the black silhouetted Batman is consistent with authentic first prints.