Batman: Shadow of the Bat Annual ##1
DC Comics • Bloodlines: Outbreak
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Mark Von Eeden
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 1993 DC Comics 'Bloodlines' summer annual crossover event. Parasitic alien creatures arrive on Earth and feed on human spinal fluid, which triggers latent meta-human powers in some survivors, introducing a new wave of DC heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Book is bagged and boarded, appears to have sharp corners, flat cover, minimal spine stress, and good color gloss with no major tears or visible creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $25.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Generally trades in the low dollar range as part of the 1993 DC Bloodlines crossover event, highly accessible in high grades.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) unless part of a complete Bloodlines annual set, as the grading fees would exceed the market value increase.
Notable Features
Features the Bloodlines crossover banner and logo, part of the annual event that introduced new characters like Anima, Hitman, and others.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1993 DC Comics glossy cardstock/paper stock quality, correct logo placement, and standard square-bound or staple layout consistent with era annuals.