Batman ##608
DC Comics • Batman: Hush
Writer
Jeph Loeb
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
December 2002
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Begins the famous 'Hush' storyline. Batman investigates a kidnapping involving Poison Ivy and encounters Killer Croc, setting off a massive mystery spanning Gotham's Rogues Gallery.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor wear visible along the spine, slight corner blunting on the top right, and some light handling ripples on the plastic bag/cover interface, but overall glossy with sharp imagery.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50, Graded (CGC 9.0-9.2): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for Batman #608 range between $35 and $50 depending on exact raw condition.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it can clean and press to a 9.6 or higher; otherwise, at a 9.0, the grading fees may offset the profit margin.
Notable Features
Part one of the critically acclaimed 'Hush' storyline by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, highly sought after by modern collectors.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Direct Edition barcode and cardstock quality consistent with authentic 2002 printing.