Batman ##142
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 3
Writer
Chip Zdarsky
Interior Artist
Jorge Jimenez / Andrea Sorrentino
Cover Artist
Jorge Jimenez
Publication Date
April 2024
Cover Variant
Cover A Regular / Joker: Year One Prequel
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of the 'Joker: Year One' storyline. The plot explores the mysterious period after the Joker's fall into the chemical vat, alternating between the past and a future where a 'Joker virus' infects Gotham City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress; slight blunting on lower-left corner visible through the bag; overall high gloss and sharp edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $4.00 - $6.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have been selling for cover price ($4.99) or slightly above. Graded copies of this specific main cover are selling near the $40 mark plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Currently not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. High supply and recent publication date mean the grading cost likely exceeds the market premium.
Notable Features
Features the beginning of the 'Joker: Year One' arc; includes 'DC All In' branding/promotional era; Main cover by primary series artist Jorge Jimenez.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern DC comic with standard glossy paper stock and current barcoding. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.