THE BATGIRL ADVENTURES ##1
DC Comics • The Batgirl Adventures (One-Shot)
Writer
Kelley Puckett
Interior Artist
Rick Burchett
Cover Artist
Bruce Timm
Publication Date
February 1998
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A celebrated one-shot featuring Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) in the DC Animated Universe style. The story follows Batgirl as she teams up with Harley Quinn to rescue Poison Ivy from a group of kidnappers. It is highly regarded for its Bruce Timm art style and the chemistry between the three female characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The cover appears flat with good gloss. Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Some light waving or potential storage wear on the right side of the cover, likely due to bag/board fit. No major color-breaking creases visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 9.8): $250 - $400; Graded (CGC 9.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
9.8 graded copies have recently fluctuated between $300-$450. Raw high-grade copies typically fetch between $40 and $70 depending on how strictly they are graded by the seller.
Grading Recommendation
It is worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8 after a professional press and clean. If the small spine ticks are non-color-breaking, a press could significantly improve the grade. As a 9.0, the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase.
Notable Features
First and only issue of this specific one-shot series. Features an iconic cover by Bruce Timm. Significant modern key for fans of Batman: The Animated Series and Harley Quinn. Features Poison Ivy.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the $1.95 cover price and the presence of the 'Direct Sales' barcode area. Art and colors appear consistent with 1998 offset lithography printing.