Batman ##152
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 3 (2016-Present)
Writer
Chip Zdarsky (Back-up: Kelly Thompson)
Interior Artist
Mike Hawthorne & Adriano Di Benedetto (Back-up: Mattia De Iulis)
Cover Artist
Salvador Larroca & Matt Herms
Publication Date
October 2024
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Larroca)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An Absolute Power tie-in. Batman and Catwoman are hunted by Amanda Waller's Failsafe robots and task forces which have stripped the world's heroes of their powers. This issue features the reunion of Bruce and Selina amidst the global chaos. The back-up story features the Birds of Prey.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in very high-grade condition within a bag and board. There is a slight glare on the polybag making assessment difficult, but the corners appear sharp and the spine shows no obvious color-breaking stress. Minor manufacturing blunting on corners might keep it from a 9.8.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $4.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Regular cover copies are currently selling at or slightly above cover price of $4.99 on the secondary market. High-grade graded copies have low volume due to recent release.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this time. As a modern regular A-cover tie-in issue, the cost of grading usually exceeds the market value of the book unless it achieves a 9.8/10.0 grade.
Notable Features
Tie-in to the 'Absolute Power' DC event; first appearance of certain Task Force VII elements; trade dress includes the 'Absolute Power' banner.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with authentic DC modern era printing: high gloss finish, crisp trade dress, standard modern paper stock, and industry-standard UPC barcode orientation for a direct market edition.