Man-Bat ##1
DC Comics • Man-Bat Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
January 1976
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this first solo issue, Man-Bat (Kirk Langstrom) battles a villain called the Baron, while trying to reconcile his monstrous nature with his humanity. Features Batman cameo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Slight spine stress visible on left edge, minor corner blunting on bottom right, very faint vertical crease possible on right side, edges appear sharp with strong color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40-$60; Graded (9.0+): $120-$160
Recent Sales
CGC 9.4 copies recently sold for approx. $180-$220. Raw NM- copies typically sell for $50.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it can achieve a 9.4 or higher; currently appears to be a solid candidate for pressing to fix minor surface indentations.
Notable Features
First issue in Man-Bat's first solo series. Artwork by legends Neal Adams (cover) and Steve Ditko (interiors).
Authentication Notes
Consistent with mid-1970s DC bronze age stock. Paper shows slight off-white aging. Staple placement is correct for the era.