Batman ##134
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 3
Writer
Chip Zdarsky
Interior Artist
Mike Hawthorne
Cover Artist
Joe Quesada
Publication Date
June 2023
Cover Variant
Variant Cover (Cover B)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of 'The Bat-Man of Gotham' storyline. In an alternate reality without a Bruce Wayne, Batman must face off against Red Mask (an alternate Joker) and a different version of Ghost-Maker. Significant for the ongoing multiversal traversal arc.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine tick near the center left. Minor corner blunting on the bottom left. The green circular sticker on the top right is likely on the polybag/mylar, but if attached to the book directly, it would significantly lower the grade. Surface scuffing is present on the bag, obscuring fine detail.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $4.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this variant have sold for roughly cover price ($4.99 - $5.99). High-grade 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $40 on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of a modern non-incentive variant usually does not exceed the cost of grading fees unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, and this copy shows minor spine wear that would likely prevent a top-tier grade.
Notable Features
Features a variant cover by former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada. Includes a backup story featuring Tim Drake (Robin). Contains a barcode (Direct Edition style) for modern comic shop distribution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern DC publication. Features standard glossy paper stock for the era, 2023 DC logo style, and correct color registration for a Joe Quesada illustration.