Approximate
Condition Profile
DC COMICS · 11/66
UNIT ECA-013212
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
This 80-page Giant shows significant handling wear typical of a Silver Age book: heavy spine stress with multiple ticks and a visible vertical crease running through the lower spine area, corner softness at all four corners with slight rounding, and edge wear along the top and right border. There is noticeable discoloration/browning along the left edge and spine consistent with age and moisture exposure, plus a small crease/dent visible in the lower right cover area. The book is in a protective sleeve which limits full assessment; interior pages and back cover were not examined.
// 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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