Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight ##168
DC Comics • Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007)
Writer
Bill Willingham
Interior Artist
Tom Fowler
Cover Artist
Andy Kubert
Publication Date
August 2003
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Urban Legend' storyline. Batman investigates a series of bizarre events involving a man who believes he is being hunted by an urban legend. It is a standalone psychological thriller style story characteristic of this series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom left. The cover shows slight surface wear/glare which may mask minor scuffs. Appears flat with no major creases on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately cover price ($2.50) to double cover price. This is not a high-demand key issue, so market activity is stable and low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the comic. The visible spine ticks suggest a grade below 9.0, making it a loss-making investment for grading.
Notable Features
Features cover art by industry veteran Andy Kubert. It includes the DC 'Bullet' logo which was nearing the end of its use era. No major first appearances or key deaths.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern copper-age printing on gloss stock. Color registration appears correct with no signs of reproduction. Staple placement is consistent with DC manufacturing of the early 2000s.