Batman: The Gauntlet ##1
DC Comics • Batman Chronicles
Writer
Bruce Canwell
Interior Artist
Lee Weeks
Cover Artist
Lee Weeks
Publication Date
January 1997
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A standalone prestige-format or one-shot style story focusing on Dick Grayson during his early days as Robin as he undergoes a grueling test set by Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Clean white cover stock with sharp corners, well-preserved spine with virtually no visible stress or ticks, flat cover with no major creases or color breaks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded CGC 9.4/9.6 value: $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in high grade range from $5 to $12 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading is generally not cost-effective for this specific book due to grading fees exceeding the market increase, unless part of a larger bulk submission.
Notable Features
Features an iconic, minimalist black, white, and red cover design by Lee Weeks.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with crisp printing, standard DC bullet logo of the era, and clean paper stock typical of late 1990s DC publications.