Batman ##430
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
February 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Fatal Wish'. This issue follows the events of 'A Death in the Family.' Batman is dealing with the grief of Jason Todd's death and takes on a case involving a vigilante with a rifle. It highlights Batman's increasingly aggressive and reckless state of mind following the loss of the second Robin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
The cover shows significant wear including a noticeable tear and surface loss on the right middle edge (near the word 'the'). There is evident spine stress with color-breaking ticks, blunted corners, and some edge wear. The polybag is wrinkled and obscures some surface details, but the structural damage to the right edge heavily impacts the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (4.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies sell for approximately $100-$150. Mid-to-low grade raw newsstand copies typically sell in the $5-$12 range due to common availability.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the book in this condition. This is a common issue with significant cosmetic damage on the leading edge.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition (Barcode visible), Post-'Death in the Family' storyline, Jim Aparo art icon. It is a key transitional issue showing Batman's psyche post-Jason Todd.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC newsstand construction for the late 1980s. Authentic paper stock and period-accurate UPC barcode (70989-30430). No signs of restoration visible through the bag.