Batman ##125
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 3 (2016 Series)
Writer
Chip Zdarsky
Interior Artist
Jorge Jimenez
Cover Artist
David Aja
Publication Date
September 2022
Cover Variant
Variant Cover (1:50 Incentive)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of Chip Zdarsky's run. Batman is framed for the murder of Penguin. Introduction of the Failsafe security protocol designed to stop Batman if he ever kills.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minimal spine stress visible in image. Top right corner appears sharp. Surface gloss is high with no visible color rub. Slight moire pattern in photo is due to digital capture, not the paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35.00 - $55.00; Graded (9.8): $90.00 - $120.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $40 and $60. 9.8 graded copies have recently fluctuated around the $110 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended if the copy is a candidate for a 9.8. This 1:50 David Aja variant is highly sought after by cover collectors. A professional press could mitigate minor spine ticks to ensure a higher grade.
Notable Features
Ratio incentive variant (1 copy for every 50 copies ordered). First appearance of Failsafe (cameo). Start of a significant new creative era for the title.
Authentication Notes
The David Aja signature 'AJA' is visible in the lower right. Digital moire effect in image confirms this is a photograph of a physical glossy cover rather than a digital rip.