Detective Comics ##1034
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Mariko Tamaki
Interior Artist
Dan Mora
Cover Artist
Dan Mora
Publication Date
May 2021
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of Mariko Tamaki and Dan Mora's run. Batman moves into a brownstone in the city. Features the first appearance of the villain 'The Party Crasher' and introduces the 'Neighborhood' story arc.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Slight spine stress visible through polybag, minor blunting on upper left corner, otherwise appears flat with high gloss and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded 9.8: $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales show raw copies consistently selling for cover price (~$4.99) plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $35.00 in recent months.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental. The cost of modern grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value for this specific non-key issue.
Notable Features
Start of a new creative team era (Tamaki/Mora). Features Huntress and The Penguin on the cover. Direct edition with trade dress.
Authentication Notes
The book is in a modern polybag. Includes standard DC digital code and correctly formatted trade dress (barcodes/indicia on back). No signs of counterfeiting detected.