Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight ##1
DC Comics • Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Ed Hannigan
Cover Artist
Denny O'Neil and Ed Hannigan (Design)
Publication Date
November 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Starts the 'Shaman' storyline, exploring Batman's early days after the events of Batman: Year One, featuring Batman tracking a killer in the Alaskan wilderness and meeting a mystic named Toto.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very light spine stress, corners appear sharp, minimal shelf wear, nice flat cover with good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $10 and $15 on secondary marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading for a 9.2 given the low market value of raw high-grade copies, unless part of a personal collection milestone.
Notable Features
First issue of the hit anthology series focusing on out-of-continuity or early-career Batman stories. Highly iconic minimal cover design.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC direct edition indicators present. No immediate signs of counterfeiting; correct paper stock and print registration for 1989.