BATMAN: OFFICIAL MOVIE SOUVENIR MAGAZINE ##1
Topps / Warner Bros. • Topps Entertainment Series: Batman Official Movie Souvenir Magazine
Writer
Various (Topps Editorial)
Interior Artist
Photo-journalism (Movie Stills)
Cover Artist
Photo (Michael Keaton as Batman)
Publication Date
June 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A souvenir magazine for the 1989 Tim Burton film 'Batman'. Includes behind-the-scenes features, 130 color photos, special effects secrets, Batman collectibles, and a bonus pin-up.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; corner blunting on the bottom right; slight surface scuffing on the black dark areas; overall flat with high gloss retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $15-$20 on eBay. Graded high-tier copies sporadically reach $125.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless it is a perfect 9.8 candidate. The cost of grading often exceeds the raw market value, as it is a mass-produced souvenir magazine.
Notable Features
Newsstand UPC barcode on the bottom right; features Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as the Joker; released at the height of 'Batmania'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Topps product; features standard 1989 glossy magazine stock and correct barcode formatting for the 'Topps Entertainment Series'.