Batman: The New Adventures ##415
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
January 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Millennium' crossover event (Week 2). The story, titled 'Wait for the Sunrise', features Batman and Jason Todd (Robin) battling Manhunters in Gotham City as part of the larger DC Universe event where the Guardians of the Universe seek to evolve humanity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color breaking ticks, corner blunting on top and bottom right, surface scuffing/soiling in the white gutter area, and minor edge wear suggesting a mid-grade handling history.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.6+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw mid-grade copies sell for approximately $3-$7. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the range of $80-$110, but mid-grade slabs are rarely traded due to high grading costs relative to value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 5.0 to 6.0 does not justify the grading fees as the market value of a slabbed mid-grade copy is often less than the cost of the service.
Notable Features
Millennium Week 2 tie-in; features the Jason Todd version of Robin; Jim Aparo art; Direct Edition (Batman logo in UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper-age DC publication. Features iconic 1980s trade dress, 75 cent cover price, and expected newsprint interior with semi-gloss cover stock typical for the era.