Batman ##125
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 3
Writer
Chip Zdarsky
Interior Artist
Jorge Jimenez
Cover Artist
Gabriele Dell'Otto
Publication Date
September 2022
Cover Variant
Variant / B Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Marks the beginning of the 'Failsafe' story arc by Chip Zdarsky. Batman deals with a new, unstoppable robotic threat called Failsafe that he secretly programmed as a contingency plan should he ever go rogue, while also managing threats from Penguin and the Joker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint/Mint (CGC 9.8)
Condition Details
Appears to be unread and well-preserved inside a protective bag and board within a storage box. Corners are sharp, spine is clean with no visible stress ticks or color breaks, and the cover gloss is intact with vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Batman #125 Gabriele Dell'Otto variant in high grade (9.8) range between $45 and $60 on platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Given the clean visual state in the storage box, if upon close inspection out of the bag there are no hidden manufacturing defects, it has a strong chance of hitting a 9.8. However, due to modern book values, professional grading may only be worthwhile if part of a larger bulk submission.
Notable Features
First part of the critically acclaimed 'Failsafe' storyline written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Jorge Jimenez. Highly sought-after Gabriele Dell'Otto card stock variant cover featuring Batman and the Joker reflecting in broken glass.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern DC Comics publication with correct trade dress, proper logo placement, and crisp printing quality consistent with genuine first-printing direct market copies.