Batman #423

Title: Batman

Issue Number: #423

Publisher: DC Comics

Publication Date: September 1988

Era: Copper Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Jim Starlin

Artist/Penciler: Dave Cockrum

Cover Artist: Todd McFarlane

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Direct Edition, 75¢ Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Highly sought-after iconic Todd McFarlane Batman cover; one of the most recognizable and collectible Batman covers of the Copper Age

UPC: Direct Edition Batman logo box, no barcode

Comic Grade: VF+/VF-NM (8.5–9.0)

Page Quality: Off-White to White

Complete: Appears complete; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Excellent-looking copy with vibrant color, strong gloss and very sharp overall eye appeal. Front cover is exceptionally clean with light spine stress, minor edge and corner wear, and a few small handling marks. Corners remain relatively sharp and the black areas of the cover present very well. Back cover is similarly clean with only light edge and handling wear. Interior pages are well preserved with light age toning. Both staples remain intact and the centerfold is securely attached.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

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