Batman ##190
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Gardner Fox
Interior Artist
Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson
Publication Date
March 1967
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (12-cent cover price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Penguin's Fabulous Fowls' where the Penguin escapes from prison and organizes a 'Weapon-Umbrella Army' to take down the Dynamic Duo. Batman and Robin must navigate a variety of bird-themed umbrella traps to recapture the villain.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking crease in the bottom-left corner; moderate spine stress with multiple ticks; blunting and minor rounding on all four corners; date stamp ("JAN 21") visible near the Penguin's umbrella; light edge wear and minor surface soiling; possible minor tanning to the paper edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded (4.0): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $45 and $75. Graded 4.0-5.0 copies have recently sold for $110 to $160 on eBay and Heritage Auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading, shipping, and insurance would nearly equal the market value of a 4.0 grade copy. At this level, it is more desirable as a raw 'reader' or collectible mid-grade copy.
Notable Features
Classic Silver Age cover featuring the Penguin; Checkerboard 'DC' border logo; 12-cent cover price; appearance of the Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1967 original. The newsprint aging, staple placement, and specific 12-cent price marking are consistent with Silver Age DC production. The 'JAN 21' date stamp is a common authentic mark from newsstand distribution of that era.