Batman's Detective Comics ##477
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart (Script), Len Wein (Batman Classic)
Interior Artist
Marshall Rogers (Lead), Bernie Wrightson (Classic story)
Cover Artist
Marshall Rogers & Dick Giordano
Publication Date
June 1978
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The House That Haunted Batman!' and a reprint of a backup classic. This issue concludes the legendary Steve Englehart/Marshall Rogers run on the title, which redefined Batman for the Bronze Age.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible light spine stress marks. Bottom right corner shows minor blunting. Top left corner near the DC logo has slight wear. Surface gloss appears good through the poly-bag, but minor indentations are visible on the right side of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 7.5): $80 - $110; High Grade (CGC 9.8): $600+
Recent Sales
Raw mid-grade copies sell consistently between $25 and $45. CGC 9.4 copies recently sold for approx $220. Price varies significantly with corner sharpness.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate Recommendation. In its current raw state (approx 7.5), the cost of grading may equal the value added. However, it is a key Marshall Rogers cover which is highly collectible. A professional 'Press and Clean' might elevate it to an 8.0 or 8.5, making grading more profitable.
Notable Features
Marshall Rogers cover and interior art; Final issue of the Englehart/Rogers 'Strange Apparitions' story arc; Newsstand UPC edition; 35 cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC production. Standard newsstand paper stock; correct 1978 barcode format; logo and trade dress match known originals; staple placement is standard.