Batman: Detective Comics ##706
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Graham Nolan
Cover Artist
Graham Nolan
Publication Date
February 1997
Cover Variant
Standard Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Laughter After Midnight' storyline. Batman confronts the Riddler's henchwomen, Query and Echo, as they attempt to carry out the Riddler's latest scheme. Features Batman, Query, and Echo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; blunting on the top-left and bottom-left corners; minor surface wear; slight color fading on the left edge spine; overall structural integrity appears solid.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for under $10, with higher grade 9.8 slabs fetching moderate premiums primarily for completionist collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping likely exceed the final market value of the comic. It is a common modern-age issue.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode (Newsstand distribution); features the iconic Graham Nolan art style synonymous with the 90s Batman era; includes appearances by Query and Echo.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock. Colors, staple placement, and paper aging are consistent with standard DC publishing materials from 1997.