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UNIT ECA-038290
DETECTIVE COMICS #385
Standard Silver Age Batman issue from the tail end of the 1960s Bat-run
// Unit specification
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-038290 | ~6.5 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows moderate general wear consistent with a late-1960s book: mild yellowing/toning to the white cover stock, slight softness at the corners, and faint edge wear along the top and right border. No major creases or color breaks are visible, and the spine appears reasonably tight from this angle, though slight stress lines may be present but obscured by the plastic sleeve glare. Interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $20 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $50 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $1,200 |
// Archive commentary
Detective Comics #385 arrived in March 1969, part of the long-running anthology title that had carried Batman since 1937. By this point in the Silver Age, the series had settled into a steady rhythm of Bat-team adventures produced by DC's regular Batman office, with Irv Novick supplying the cover art typical of the era's clean, action-oriented house style. The issue is not associated with any first appearance, origin story, or landmark creative shift; it represents the dependable mid-run output of a flagship title during a transitional period for the character heading into the 1970s.
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