Batman ##492
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Kelley Jones
Publication Date
May 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Knightfall' saga. Bane orchestrates a mass breakout from Arkham Asylum, releasing villains like the Mad Hatter and the Ventriloquist to exhaust Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. The top left corner shows slight blunting. There is a small tick near the Batman logo. Cover gloss remains high and colors are vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded 9.8: $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $12-$15 in this condition. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not worth professional grading unless the owner is confident it will achieve a 9.8. A 9.0 grade value would barely cover the cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
First installment of the iconic 'Knightfall' storyline. Features the Mad Hatter. Direct Edition with no barcode/UPC in the bottom right corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing by DC Comics. No signs of reproduction. Correct paper stock and high-gloss cover finish consistent with early 1990s DC publications.