Batman: The Gauntlet #One-Shot
DC Comics • Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet
Writer
Bruce Canwell
Interior Artist
Lee Weeks
Cover Artist
Lee Weeks
Publication Date
January 1997
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Dick Grayson undergoes the ultimate test set by Batman on the eve of his eighteenth birthday to prove whether he is truly ready to operate as Robin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor shelf wear, minimal spine stress, sharp corners with slight blunting on the bottom right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in the $5 to $10 range on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading as the cost of encapsulation exceeds the current market value for this grade.
Notable Features
Prestige format one-shot graphic novel featuring a critically acclaimed creative team and a striking minimalist black and white cover.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard DC glossy cardstock cover, correct color registration, and clean interior pages consistent with late 90s prestige format releases.