The Batman Adventures ##8
DC Comics • The Batman Adventures Vol. 1
Writer
Kelley Puckett
Interior Artist
Mike Parobeck
Cover Artist
Mike Parobeck
Publication Date
May 1993
Cover Variant
Regular cover (Direct Edition - no UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A stand-alone story titled 'Laughter After Midnight' featuring the Joker and Harley Quinn. Harley Quinn is released from Arkham Asylum on probation, but Batman remains suspicious of her reformed status.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible near the top and bottom staples. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Very minor surface wear on the brown background of the cover, but generally very clean with high gloss retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50. Graded (9.8): $250 - $350. Graded (9.0): $60 - $80.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar condition fluctuate between $25 and $55. 9.8 graded copies have recently sold in the $275 range.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. If it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8 after a professional press, it is highly worth it. At 9.0, the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase unless for personal preservation.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Harley Quinn in comics (her first appearance was issue #12, making this one of her earliest chronological appearances in the series). Art style reflects the iconic Batman: The Animated Series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Correct price point for May 1993 ($1.25), characteristic paper weight of the DC Adventures line, and crisp color registration on the DC logo and title treatment.