Batman: Detective Comics ##1
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 2 (The New 52)
Writer
Tony S. Daniel
Interior Artist
Tony S. Daniel
Cover Artist
Tony S. Daniel
Publication Date
November 2011
Cover Variant
Regular cover (A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Batman pursues a new killer, the Dollmaker. The issue famously ends with the Joker allowing the Dollmaker to surgically remove his face.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners; glossy finish; minor blunting on top right corner; very slight spine compression at staples visible through bag; no major color-breaking creases visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $45.00; Graded (9.8): $90.00 - $125.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in high grade recently sold between $35 and $50. CGC 9.8 copies average $110.
Grading Recommendation
Potential candidate for grading if it looks like a 9.8 after a press. A 9.4 or lower grade generally yields low profit after fees.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Dollmaker (Barton Mathis). Key Modern Age issue featuring the 'faceless' Joker reveal. New 52 relaunch issue.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with first printing 2011 DC stock; direct edition UPC barcode (00111) present in bottom right corner.