Batman's Detective Comics ##477
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin
Cover Artist
Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin
Publication Date
September 1978
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Batman Encounter' storyline (continued from #476). Features the Joker and Clayface (Preston Payne). The cover teases the replacement of Batman by a person in a similar costume.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy crease across the upper right corner, significant spine stress with color-breaking ticks, edge wear, blunted corners, and some surface scuffing. Minor staining or soiling appears on the white background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $15.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $35.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
In mid-grade (4.0-6.0), recent sales have fluctuated between $12 and $25 raw. High-grade (9.8) copies can exceed $400.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this specific condition.
Notable Features
Bronze Age key cover art by Rogers and Austin. Includes a 'Superman Movie' contest promo banner on the bottom right. Contains a UPC barcode (Newsstand).
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper oxidation visible on the edges, and 35-cent price point are consistent with authentic 1978 Bronze Age DC stock.