Detective Comics ##604
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Publication Date
September 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the classic 'The Mud Pack' storyline. Clayface (Basil Karlo) unites various incarnations of Clayface to form a deadly alliance against Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor shelf wear, light spine stress, clean borders and sharp corners with minimal blunting.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $5 to $10 range on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a complete Mud Pack run, as raw value is low.
Notable Features
Part 1 of 4 of 'The Mud Pack' storyline, featuring multiple Clayfaces. Direct edition with the DC bullet logo and no barcode box (magnifying glass icon instead).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with proper paper stock, correct direct edition box, vibrant color saturation, and standard DC printing quality of the late 1980s.