Batwoman ##1
DC Comics • Batwoman Vol. 1 (The New 52)
Writer
J.H. Williams III, W. Haden Blackman
Interior Artist
J.H. Williams III
Cover Artist
Artgerm (Stanley Lau)
Publication Date
November 2011 (Variant Edition)
Cover Variant
Stanley Artgerm Lau Variant (1:25 Incentive)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Kate Kane (Batwoman) begins her first solo series under the New 52 banner. The story follows her investigation into the 'Weeping Woman' urban legend while navigating her relationship with Maggie Sawyer and her family military legacy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears broadly flat and well-preserved within its poly-bag. Minor bluntness on the bottom right corner of the bag may suggest minor corner wear on the book. Slight surface scuffing on the bag makes it difficult to detect micro-spine stress ticks, but overall color depth and gloss appear high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40-$60; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150-$200
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the range of $160 to $195. Raw high-grade copies typically fetch between $45 and $55 on secondary auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the book is a candidate for a 9.8 grade after a professional press. As a 1:25 incentive, it holds solid value. If surface scratches or spine ticks are found upon removal from the bag, raw sale is recommended.
Notable Features
Featured 1:25 Retailer Incentive Variant cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. First issue in the New 52 Batwoman run. Notable for the award-winning prose-like art style of J.H. Williams III.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Comics 1:25 variant. Note the 'DC' bullet logo in the top left and Artgerm's 'AL' signature mark on the right side of the character. Gloss and paper stock are consistent with 2011 era DC modern era releases.