Batman ##309
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
John Calnan
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
March 1979
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Batman: Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas! featuring a battle against Blockbuster (Mark Desmond). Batman attempts to show mercy to the mindless giant during a blizzard on Christmas Eve. Notable for the death of Mark Desmond (Blockbuster).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear including significant creasing on the top right corner and bottom right edge, spine stress marks with color break, corner rounding, and apparent moisture staining or foxing on the top white border. Possible edge tears on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (4.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent transactions for mid-grade raw copies range between $15 and $25. High-grade (9.6+) copies can fetch over $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader copy or personal collection filler.
Notable Features
Christmas-themed cover and story. Death of the original Blockbuster. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Paper stock shows age-appropriate tanning. Distinctive 'Now 40c' price adjustment box in the top right corner is consistent with 1979 DC distribution.