Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight ##1
DC Comics • Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Vol. 1
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Ed Hannigan
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan and John Beatty
Publication Date
November 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Blue border)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the hit series featuring the 'Shaman' storyline arc. Bruce Wayne travels to Alaska to track a criminal and encounters a mystical ritual that shapes his early career as Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Digital app screenshot showing thumbnail grid, physical condition cannot be fully assessed from a digital UI screen capture.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15, Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $5 to $10 depending on platform and shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete high-grade set, as the market value does not typically outweigh grading costs for a standard 9.8 copy.
Notable Features
First new solo Batman title since 1940. Multiple color background variant editions released for issue #1 (Blue, Orange, Pink, Yellow).
Authentication Notes
Standard DC direct/newsstand editions from 1989 with standard barcode and square-bound or staple binding variants. No immediate counterfeit concerns.