Batman ##608
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Jeph Loeb
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
December 2002
Cover Variant
RRP (Retailer Roundtable Program) Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Hush' storyline. Bruce Wayne visits Metropolis and encounters Killer Croc, leading into the mystery of a new mastermind manipulating Batman's rogues gallery.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) (Photo-based estimate)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, minor corner blunting, and significant reflective glare making surface assessment difficult; potential light scuffing on the black ink background of the cape.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3,000 - $4,500; Graded 9.8: $10,000 - $15,000; Graded 7.5: $3,000 - $4,000
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have sold for over $15,000 in peak markets; lower mid-grade copies fluctuate between $2,500 and $4,500 due to extreme rarity.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. Even in mid-grade, this is one of the most valuable modern Age comics. Professional pressing and cleaning could improve the grade before submission.
Notable Features
Extremely rare Retailer Roundtable Program (RRP) variant. First issue of the iconic Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee 'Hush' run. No cover title text.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be the authentic RRP variant based on the DC logo placement and the 'virgin' artwork style characteristic of this rare incentive distribution.