Batman: Vengeance of Bane ##1 (64-Page Special)
DC Comics • Batman: Vengeance of Bane Special
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Graham Nolan & Eduardo Barreto
Cover Artist
Glenn Fabry
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of Bane. The story details Bane's birth and childhood in the Santa Prisca prison 'Pena Dura', his transformation via the drug Venom, and his journey to Gotham City to 'break' the Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
The book displays visible edge wear and blunting on the top-right corner. There is a noticeable color-breaking vertical crease or heavy surface wear on the right side of the cover near the mid-section. Spine shows minor stress ticks. General shelf wear is evident through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $85 | Graded (estimated grade): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for $400-$600. Mid-range raw copies like this one typically sell for $50-$90 depending on the severity of the right-side cover creasing.
Grading Recommendation
Currently not recommended for professional grading unless a press can remove the surface indentations. The visible cover creasing/wear will significantly limit the grade. It is a major key, but value is maximized at grades 9.4 and higher.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue: 1st Appearance of Bane. 1st Appearance of Bird, Trogg, and Zombie (Bane's henchmen). Origin of Bane.
Authentication Notes
First printing established by the $2.50 cover price and the presence of the DC logo box rather than a barcode (though some direct editions lack barcodes). The interior paper quality should be glossy/high-quality typical of early 90s prestige format DC specials.