Batman ##305
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
David V. Reed
Interior Artist
John Calnan
Cover Artist
Ernie Chan
Publication Date
November 1978
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Dead Yet Live' starring Batman facing off against the Black Spider. Includes an 'Unsolved Cases of the Batman' backup feature.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy spine roll, heavy spine stress with multiple color-breaking ticks, heavy creasing on the cover, corner blunting, cover separation or heavy wear along the left-hand staple area, possible moisture damage or staining near the spine edge, edge chipping, and general surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $5 - $15 USD. Graded (CGC 2.0) value estimated around $15 - $30 USD.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (Fine/Very Fine) range from $25 to $50, while lower grades like Good (2.0) frequently sell in the $10 to $20 range depending on platform and buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS). The cost of grading, shipping, and potential pressing/cleaning would exceed the current market value of this issue in a Good 2.0 condition.
Notable Features
Features an appearance by the Black Spider (Eric Needham). Bronze Age DC issue with a 40-cent cover price and a Superman box in the lower-left corner.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic vintage newsstand copy from 1978 based on paper stock, ink fading, aging, and standard 40-cent DC branding of the Bronze Age era, with no obvious signs of modern counterfeiting.