Detective Comics featuring Batman ##666
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Graham Nolan
Cover Artist
Kelley Jones
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the iconic 1990s 'Knightfall' storyline where Batman's rogues gallery has been released from Arkham Asylum to exhaust the Dark Knight, leading up to his eventual defeat by Bane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Appears well-preserved in a protective bag and board with sharp corners, good gloss, minimal spine stress, and no major creases or tears visible through the plastic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded CGC 9.2/9.4 value: $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for Detective Comics #666 in high grade raw condition typically range between $8 and $15 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete Knightfall set or higher grade potential (9.8), as the raw value does not heavily outweigh the grading costs.
Notable Features
Knightfall crossover banner at the top of the cover (#18 of the Knightfall event), featuring Bane and Batman art by Kelley Jones.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Direct Edition with barcode box replaced by promotional image, clean color registration, and standard newsprint interior typical of 1993 DC publications.