Batman: Masque ##1
DC Comics • Elseworlds
Writer
Mike Grell
Interior Artist
Mike Grell
Cover Artist
Mike Grell
Publication Date
1990
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A DC Elseworlds prestige format one-shot graphic novel written and illustrated by Mike Grell, heavily inspired by The Phantom of the Opera, featuring a scarred Batman in 19th-century-style Gotham.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Book appears to be bagged and boarded, showing sharp corners, clean borders, and no visible spine stress, creases, or color breaks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15, Graded (9.4-9.8): $30 - $60
Recent Sales
Consistently sells in the raw market for under $10 depending on platform and shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a personal collection or high-grade run, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value of the book.
Notable Features
Part of the popular DC Elseworlds line, featuring painted art by comic legend Mike Grell.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC prestige format square-bound book from 1990 with correct trade dress, Elseworlds logo, and standard print quality for the era with no red flags indicating a counterfeit.