BATMAN ##492
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Kelley Jones
Publication Date
May 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Knightfall' saga. Bane releases the inmates of Arkham Asylum to exhaust Batman. This issue features the Mad Hatter and the Ventriloquist/Scarface. It is a significant key issue as it kicks off one of the most famous Batman storylines of the 1990s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight surface scuffing on the red background and minor edge wear. The comic appears ungraded/raw in a pile.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-12 depending on condition. CGC 9.8 copies average around $75. It is a high-volume, late-Modern Age book.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental value is high. The estimated grade (approx. 7.0-8.0) would likely result in a market value lower than the cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
First chapter of the Knightfall storyline. Features a 'Knightfall 1' emblem on the top right. Direct Edition with no barcode (UPC box contains artist names). Iconic Kelley Jones cover.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be a genuine 1993 first printing. Paper quality shown is consistent with DC's early 90s gloss cover and newsprint/mando interior stock. No signs of restoration or counterfeit indicators visible.