Batman ##404
DC Comics • Batman: Year One
Writer
Frank Miller
Interior Artist
David Mazzucchelli
Cover Artist
David Mazzucchelli
Publication Date
February 1987
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First part of the acclaimed 'Year One' storyline, depicting Bruce Wayne's return to Gotham City after years abroad and Jim Gordon's arrival on the police force.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge, slight corner blunting, and potential light surface reflection glare obscuring minor details but generally presenting a flat cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60, Graded (CGC 8.0): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales of Batman #404 in VF condition range between $75 and $110 depending on exact grading platform and buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if high-grade potential is confirmed out of the box, but at an estimated VF 8.0, professional pressing and cleaning might push it to VF/NM 9.0, moderately increasing value above grading costs.
Notable Features
Part one of the iconic 'Year One' story arc by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, widely considered one of the greatest Batman stories ever told.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC direct edition indicators and paper stock consistent with 1987 publication, no obvious signs of counterfeiting.