Batman: Castle of the Bat ##1
DC Comics • Elseworlds
Writer
Jack C. Harris
Interior Artist
Bo Hampton
Cover Artist
Bo Hampton
Publication Date
1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An Elseworlds story combining the Batman mythos with the classic Frankenstein tale, where Bruce Wayne plays the role of Dr. Frankenstein resurrecting his father.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic is bagged and boarded, appearing crisp with sharp corners and no visible spine stress, color breaks, or tears.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies generally range between $5 and $10 depending on the platform and seller.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a larger submission, as the raw value is relatively low.
Notable Features
Part of the popular DC Elseworlds line, which places established characters into alternate timelines and settings.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics printing quality of the mid-1990s with no immediate signs of counterfeiting.