Approximate
Condition Profile
DC COMICS · 11/66
UNIT ECA-037933
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-037933 | ~3.5 | — | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-040049 | ~3.0 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
This 1966 Silver Age giant shows significant wear consistent with its age: heavy corner rounding and blunting at all four corners, notable spine stress with whitening along the spine fold, a diagonal crease running through the upper left cover area, and edge chipping/wear along the top and right border. There is also visible soiling and discoloration along the left edge and staining near the bottom left corner. The book is in a protective sleeve, which limits assessment of surface gloss; interior pages and back cover were not visible in this photo and 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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