This auction features a choice estate lot of 5 DC Comics focusing on Batman and his most iconic rogue's gallery companions, spanning classic Copper Age books through modern key issues. The collection highlights major storylines, crossover events, and highly sought-after artist covers. Notable creative contributions come from industry stars Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Amanda Conner, Alan Davis, and Mike W. Barr.
Lot Breakdown
Modern Key Issues: Includes Batman #23 (The New 52 "Zero Year" storyline by Snyder and Capullo) and Harley Quinn and Power Girl (2015 miniseries) #1 featuring a vibrant cover by Amanda Conner.
Classic & Crossover Runs: Features Showcase '94 #1 (The New Gods / Gunfire featuring a prominent front-cover portrait of The Joker by Alan Davis), Batman and the Outsiders #27 (Mike W. Barr run), and Batman #401 (1986 "Legends" crossover tie-in chapter featuring the first appearance of Magpie).
Condition Report
Please study the provided high-resolution photographs carefully to evaluate the overall condition of the collection:
Storage & Presentation: Select issues in this lot are individually stored inside clear protective comic sleeves with rigid cardboard backing boards, while other vintage elements remain unbagged.
Inspection Constraints: The bagged books have not been removed from their sleeves for inspection. Conditions for those items are evaluated strictly by what can be observed through the transparent outer packaging.
General Wear: The comics show standard characteristics of handling, age, and long-term storage. Expect typical spine stress, minor corner blunting, and surface wear or creasing, particularly on the unbagged vintage Batman #401 issue.