Detective Comics Featuring Batman ##674
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1 (Knightquest: The Crusade)
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Graham Nolan
Cover Artist
Kelley Jones
Publication Date
May 1994
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - DC Universe Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Knightquest: The Crusade' storyline. It features Jean-Paul Valley (Azrael) acting as Batman while Bruce Wayne is incapacitated. The story involves the Gunhawk and Gunbunny characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, multiple color-breaking ticks on the left edge, corner blunting on top right, and significant impact on the right edge. Most notably, a yellow circular price sticker (or handwritten mark on a sticker) is applied directly to the cover surface near the center, which significantly detracts from the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | Graded (estimated 5.0): $15.00 - $20.00
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (NM 9.4+) typically sell for $10 - $15. Mid-grade raw copies like this one are common dollar bin items or part of bulk lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading fee ($25+) far exceeds the market value of a mid-grade issue from the 1990s. This is a common reader copy.
Notable Features
Features the DC Universe logo in the UPC box (Direct Edition). Part of the 'Knightfall' saga era. Iconic Kelley Jones cover art.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1994 publication. Standard paper stock and ink saturation for the era. No signs of restoration visible.