Detective Comics presents Batman and Robin #No. 395
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Dennis O'Neil
Interior Artist
Neal Adams
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
January 1970
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Secret of the Waiting Graves'. This is a landmark issue that signals the shift to the darker, more Gothic Batman tone. Batman investigates a mysterious couple, Sybil and Juan Jason, in Mexico, who have discovered a way to achieve eternal life through a mystical flower.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and several color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Bottom right corner shows slight blunting and minor rounding. The black cover background shows some shelf wear/scuffing. Slight yellowing at the edges of the pages and back cover. The staples appear original with no major rust, but slight pulling at the entry points.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $150; Graded (CGC 6.0): $225 - $300
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade (VG/FN) range from $110 to $170. CGC 9.0+ copies have cleared $600+.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if a press and clean can remove the non-color breaking scuffs. As is, a 6.0 is a reasonable estimate. The comic is a key Bronze Age issue, making it a high-demand candidate for encapsulation.
Notable Features
Signifies the first collaboration between writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Neal Adams on Batman, a legendary creative duo. It is considered one of the most important issues in the transition from the Silver Age to the Bronze Age of comics. First appearance of Sybil and Juan Jason.
Authentication Notes
The 15 cent price point and DC National logo are consistent with legitimate January 1970 prints. The paper texture and ink absorption into the newsprint appear correct for the era. No signs of reproduction or trimming are visible in this image.