Up for grabs is a wonderful, highly collectible Bronze Age copy of Batman #299 (1978) from DC Comics! This specific book is the highly sought-after Newsstand Edition, featuring the classic vintage barcode on the bottom left of the cover.
This issue features the complete, self-contained story "The Island of Purple Mist!" masterfully crafted by writer David Vern and artist John Calnan, with an unforgettable inks pairing by the iconic Dick Giordano. To top it all off, the legendary Jim Aparo provides the spectacular, moody front cover art that perfectly encapsulates the late-1970s Dark Knight era.
The storyline follows a bizarre mystery where a wealthy Gothamite named Baxter Baines begins broadcasting clues to Batman's secret identity. When the Caped Crusader investigates, he is caught in an unusual struggle involving a ruthless gang of hoods trying to torture the secret out of Baines. The plot takes a surreal turn, leading Batman to a hidden island run by a sinister voodoo cult and the lethal Mamaloi Sorceress, who are manipulating suicide hit-men. It's a fantastic, high-stakes classic detective story that is an essential addition for any Batman, Jim Aparo, or Bronze Age DC variant completionist!
Condition & Grading Estimation
Estimated Grade: 6.5 to 7.5 (Fine+ to Very Fine-)
Condition Notes: This raw vintage comic is a beautiful, mid-to-high grade survivor from 1978. It retains deep cover colors and a solid amount of original surface gloss. Expected minor cosmetic defects for this grade range are present, including a few light color-breaking stress ticks along the spine edge, minor blunting or soft handling at the corner tips, and light surface or edge wear typical of a carefully read vintage newsstand book. Staples remain solid, inside pages are complete, and there are no large structural flaws.
Professional Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a professional grader. Detailed, high-resolution macro photos of the actual comic you will receive are provided so you can closely evaluate the spine, corners, and surface conditions to make your own final grade determination before buying.
Item Details
Series: Batman (Vol. 1)
Issue: #299 (May 1978 Cover Date)
Publisher: DC Comics
Variant: Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode on Cover)
Key Characters: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Commissioner James Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Baxter Baines
Writer: David Vern (David V. Reed)
Penciler: John Calnan
Inker: Dick Giordano
Cover Artist: Jim Aparo
Format: Single Issue, First Printing, Bronze Age (Original 35¢ Cover Price)
Shipping & Handling
Protection: This vintage comic book comes freshly bagged and boarded in collector-grade archival materials to ensure pristine long-term preservation.
Packaging: Shipped exclusively inside a heavy-duty, rigid Gemini-style comic mailer with extra internal cardboard blocking. I package every comic with structural reinforcement so it leaves my hands and arrives in your mailbox completely flat and secure against bent corners.
Logistics: While I guarantee elite packaging standards to safeguard your vintage investment from sorting machines and the elements, please remember that actual delivery speeds and carrier transit care are out of my hands once scanned into the postal system.