Batman: A Word to the Wise #N/A (One-shot/Special Edition)
DC Comics • SC Johnson Promotional Giveaway
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Dick Giordano
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Promotional / Giveaway Edition (SC Johnson)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic created in partnership with SC Johnson & Son as part of an anti-drug/educational campaign. Batman leads a group of teenagers through a shadow-filled landscape to confront the Joker, serving as an allegory for resisting negative influences.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible major vertical crease/fold running down the right-hand side of the cover. Significant spine stress marks and corner blunting on the top left. General shelf wear and some color rubbing/scuffing on the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded: $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition generally sell for under $10. High-grade (NM) copies occasionally reach $15-$20, but the market for promotional comics is niche.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic, especially given the visible vertical crease which significantly lowers the grade.
Notable Features
Features SC Johnson logo on the cover; includes the text 'A Family Company'; educational/PSA content; Dick Giordano art.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. This was a mass-produced giveaway item distributed with household products. Gloss level and paper stock are consistent with early 90s promotional prints.