BATMAN: THE OFFICIAL COMIC ADAPTATION OF THE WARNER BROS. MOTION PICTURE ##1
DC Comics • Batman: Movie Adaptation
Writer
Dennis O'Neil
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
June 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Prestige Format Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Direct adaptation of the 1989 Tim Burton film starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Features the origin of the Joker (Jack Napier) and Batman's battle to save Gotham City from the Smilex gas.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; light corner blunting on the bottom right; minor surface scuffing on the dark areas of the cover; mild edge wear. The polybag is wrinkled but protects from deeper damage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.8): $70 - $100.
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies consistently sell for under $15. 9.8 graded copies have seen a slight uptick due to 1989 nostalgia, often landing around $85.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a sentimental heirloom. The high print volume of the 1989 movie tie-ins makes specimens in mid-to-high grades very common; the cost of grading often exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Tim Burton/Michael Keaton version of Batman in comics. Features the iconic Jerry Ordway cover art. Prestige format with higher quality paper stock than standard monthlies.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. Features the correct 1989 DC 'Bullet' logo, original $4.95 US cover price, and Jerry Ordway's signature in the bottom right corner (printed). High-quality cardstock cover is consistent with the era.