BATMAN: THE OFFICIAL COMIC ADAPTATION OF THE WARNER BROS. MOTION PICTURE ##1 (One-Shot)
DC Comics • Batman Movie Special
Writer
Dennis O'Neil
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
1989
Cover Variant
Regular Prestige Format Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A direct comic book adaptation of the 1989 Tim Burton film starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. It follows Bruce Wayne as he battles The Joker while dealing with his tragic past and a growing relationship with Vicki Vale.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and vertical creasing along the spine, visible corner blunting particularly on the bottom left, light surface scuffing on the cover gloss, and minor edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded 9.8: $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade condition sell for approximately $5 to $8 on secondary markets. High-grade (9.8) slabbed copies have sold between $85 and $115 due to the popularity of the 1989 film.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible spine and corner wear would likely result in a mid-range grade (4.0 - 6.0), where the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book. This is best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Prestige format (square bound). Features the iconic Jerry Ordway cover art based on the likenesses of Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Noted for its high production values compared to standard 1980s comics.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1989 first printing. The paper stock used for this prestige edition is thicker and glossier than standard newsprint, and the binding is intact. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are visible.