Catwoman ##1
DC Comics • Catwoman Vol. 2 (1993)
Writer
Jo Duffy
Interior Artist
Jim Balent
Cover Artist
Jim Balent
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Selina Kyle stars in her first ongoing solo series. The issue establishes her status quo in Gotham City following the events of Batman: Knightfall, featuring her as a high-stakes thief with her own moral code.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5) to Very Fine (8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible including a few color-breaking ticks; light blunting on the bottom left corner near the Batman logo; minor surface scuffing on the purple border; minor edge wear along the top right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $150; Graded (CGC 8.0): $40 - $50
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $18-$22 on eBay. 9.8 graded copies have recently fluctuated around the $140 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this specific condition. With visible spine ticks and corner wear, it is unlikely to achieve the 9.6-9.8 range required to make the grading fees profitable. Only grade if for personal collection preservation.
Notable Features
First issue of the longest-running Catwoman series; Iconic cover art by Jim Balent; Batman logo in the corner box; First appearance of Zealot (DC version).
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features correct trade dress, 1993 price point ($1.95), and high-gloss cover stock typical of early 90s DC books. Staple alignment is centered and appropriate for age.