Batman #No. 270
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
David Vern Reed
Interior Artist
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Ernie Chan
Cover Artist
Ernie Chan (signed as EC)
Publication Date
December 1975
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Menace of the Fiery Heads!' in which Batman investigates a mysterious cult using explosive, head-shaped projectiles. It marks early Bronze Age DC work by legendary artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy shelf wear. Significant color-breaking spine stress and ticks. Visible edge wear along the left border. Significant non-color breaking creases and bends throughout the cover. Corner blunting on all corners. General soiling and surface wear visible under the plastic bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 3.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) sell for $100+, but low-grade reader copies like this typically sell for under $10 in local comic shops.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30-40) would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Includes the 'The Line of DC Super-Stars' logo on cover. 25-cent price point. Early interior art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Bronze Age publication. Shows characteristic paper aging/oxidation consistent with newsprint from 1975. Correct 25c price and numbering for the period.