The Batman Adventures Holiday Special ##1
DC Comics • The Batman Adventures
Writer
Paul Dini
Interior Artist
Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami, Ronnie del Carmen, Dan Riba, Kevin Altieri
Cover Artist
Bruce Timm
Publication Date
January 1995
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Specially formatted holiday anthology based on Batman: The Animated Series. Features stories including 'The Harley and the Ivy' where Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy take Bruce Wayne on a mind-controlled shopping spree. Also features a notable Mr. Freeze story.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Minimal color loss on edges. General surface looks clean with good gloss. One notable color-breaking tick near the central spine area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100-$150 | Graded (9.8): $400-$600
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $450 and $550. Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $80-$130 depending on precise sharp edges and spine integrity.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it can achieve a 9.4 or higher after a professional clean and press. Key DC animated universe books are highly liquid and collectible.
Notable Features
First appearance of Harley Quinn in a 'Special' format issue. Iconic cover art by Bruce Timm. Won the Eisner Award for Best Single Issue in 1995. Features the Fox Kids Network logo on the cover.
Authentication Notes
The cover features the standard gloss finish of mid-90s DC books. The 'Fox Kids' logo and 'DC' bullet are correctly positioned and sharp. Staples appear original and centered.