BATMAN #185
New Look-era Batman adventure from the height of 1966 Batmania
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Comics | November 1966 | Silver | — | schverAgeBatmancover; noindividualfirstappearanceorknowndeath-associatedstory | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-013204 | ~6.0 | — | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-013212 | ~3.5 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows moderate wear typical of a Silver Age Giant: soft corners, especially lower right, some rubbing along the top and bottom edges, and light surface scuffing that has slightly dulled the gloss. There is minor spine stress but no significant tears or missing pieces visible; a thin white sliver appears at the top left edge. Colors remain vibrant with no major fading or staining apparent. The book is protected in a plastic sleeve, which slightly obscures fine surface detail; interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $36 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $37 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $2,800 |
// Archive commentary
Batman #185 arrived on newsstands in November 1966, squarely within the show-driven surge of Batmania that followed the ABC television series' January debut. The issue is a product of the
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