Detective Comics ##764

DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1

Detective Comics

Writer

Ed Brubaker

Interior Artist

Cliff Chiang and others

Cover Artist

Tim Sale

Publication Date

January 2002

Cover Variant

Regular Edition

Printing

First Printing

Comic Description

Features a Batman story written by Ed Brubaker with distinctive art styles, plus the backup feature Josie Mac by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang.

Condition & Value

Condition Grade

Good (CGC 2.0) to Very Good (CGC 4.0) range due to heavy bag wrinkles and potential cover wear

Condition Details

The comic is enclosed in a heavily wrinkled and crinkled plastic bag making it difficult to assess the exact cover condition beneath, but visible indicators show heavy wrinkling, potential corner blunting, and edge wear transmitted through or affecting the outer edges.

Estimated Market Value

Raw value estimated between $3 to $8 USD; Graded value not recommended unless rare high-grade copy after removal from bag.

Recent Sales

Recent online sales for Detective Comics #764 typically range from $4 to $10 in raw mid-to-high grades.

Grading Recommendation

Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) given the low market value of this issue and potential wear.

Notable Features

Features a striking Tim Sale cover design and includes the Josie Mac backup story.

Authentication Notes

Appears authentic with standard DC Direct Edition barcode block, correct publication indicators, and publisher branding consistent with 2002 releases.

Scanned on 9/17/2026