Batman: Ghosts ##1
DC Comics • Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special
Writer
Jeph Loeb
Interior Artist
Tim Sale
Cover Artist
Tim Sale
Publication Date
December 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The first of the acclaimed Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Halloween specials featuring Batman. This issue explores Bruce Wayne's past and his encounters with ghosts of his past on Halloween night, setting the stylistic and narrative groundwork for The Long Halloween.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top staple, slight corner blunting at the top right, otherwise glossy and flat with sharp corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25, Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in the $15 to $30 range depending on platform and exact condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading for a 9.2 grade level as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential value increase; best kept as a raw collectible.
Notable Features
Precursor to Batman: The Long Halloween and Dark Victory creative team synergy, iconic Tim Sale painted cover featuring a glowing jack-o'-lantern motif.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct DC logo, original cover stock, correct cover price ($4.95), and proper Tim Sale signature/art style registration.