Batman ##461
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Publication Date
April 1991
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Sisters in Arms' storyline. Batman investigates a series of crimes that lead him to encounters with Catwoman, Vicki Vale, and Alice Chiasson. The story explores Batman's relationships with these three women against the backdrop of a larger conspiracy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress/creases that appear to break color, minor corner blunting on the bottom left, and some minor surface wear visible through the polybag reflectiveness. Interior pages likely off-white based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $3 to $7 plus shipping on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for this specific mid-condition issue.
Notable Features
Featured character appearances by Catwoman and Vicki Vale. Notable for the iconic art of the Grant/Breyfogle era. Direct Edition featuring the Batman logo in the UPC box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Comics publication. Standard gloss cover from the early 1990s with typical paper stock and staple placement for the era. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.