The Batman Adventures ##12
DC Comics • The Batman Adventures Vol. 1
Writer
Kelley Puckett
Interior Artist
Mike Parobeck
Cover Artist
Mike Parobeck
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First comic book appearance of Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Quinzel). The story features Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) as the protagonist who must deal with a team-up between Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn at a costume party.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible rounding of upper right and lower right corners. Some minor spine stress marks (color-breaking ticks) visible along the left edge. The bag reflects some light making it difficult to see surface scratches, but there appears to be general edge wear consistent with mid-to-high grade raw copies.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $400 - $600 | Graded 7.5: $700 - $850 | Graded 9.8: $2,500+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade recently sold between $450 and $550. CGC 9.8 copies have consistently fetched over $2,500 due to the significance of the first appearance of Harley Quinn in comics.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. Even in mid-grade, this is a 'Mega-Key' issue. A professional cleaning and press could potentially raise this into the 8.0-8.5 range. Grading provides essential protection and sets a value floor for high-end collectors.
Notable Features
First comic book appearance of Harley Quinn. Iconic cover featuring Batgirl, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn. Part of the DC Animated Universe (DCAU) continuity. Highly sought after by modern age collectors.
Authentication Notes
The cover gloss appears correct for 1993 DC stock. The 'Kids' WB' and DC logos are correctly placed. No signs of common reprints (like the later 'Batman Adventures' promotional reprints) are present based on the price box and indicia layout.