Batman #423 - DC Comics 1988 CGC 8.0

Written by Jim Starlin • Art by Dave Cockrum and Mike DiCarlo • Cover by Todd McFarlane One of the most iconic single issues in Batman’s publishing history, Batman #423 is a haunting tale that explores the duality of the Dark Knight—through the eyes of the people he saves. Released in 1988 during a transformative era for the character, this self-contained story blends myth, morality, and menace, culminating in a now-legendary Todd McFarlane cover that has become a must-own piece for Batman and comic art collectors alike. Key Features Fan-Favorite Cover – Features the legendary caped silhouette by Todd McFarlane—a highly sought-after and widely homaged Batman image. Standalone Storytelling – "You Shoulda Seen Him..." is a single-issue tale that showcases Batman from three different points of view, reflecting on how the legend inspires fear, awe, and compassion. Pre-Death in the Family Era – Written by Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet, Death of Jason Todd), offering a deep psychological take on the Dark Knight before the events that reshaped the Bat-mythos. Collector’s Favorite – This issue is a frequent slab candidate (graded by CGC or CBCS) and a top-tier Bronze/Modern Age Batman key thanks to the art and scarcity in high grade. Details Title: Batman #423 Publisher: DC Comics Grade: CGC 8.0 Released: September 1988 Cover: Todd McFarlane Genre: Superhero Notes: Restoration includes small amount of color touch up on cover. Why You'll Love It An essential piece of Batman comic art history Features one of McFarlane’s most influential and recognizable covers A powerful, humanizing story that helped define the character in the late '80s Highly collectible and increasingly rare in NM or better condition CGC Cert #2005307016Category: Comic BookLocation: Back Graded Comic Wall

Batman #423 - DC Comics 1988 CGC 8.0

Written by Jim Starlin • Art by Dave Cockrum and Mike DiCarlo • Cover by Todd McFarlane

One of the most iconic single issues in Batman’s publishing history, Batman #423 is a haunting tale that explores the duality of the Dark Knight—through the eyes of the people he saves. Released in 1988 during a transformative era for the character, this self-contained story blends myth, morality, and menace, culminating in a now-legendary Todd McFarlane cover that has become a must-own piece for Batman and comic art collectors alike.

Key Features

  • Fan-Favorite Cover – Features the legendary caped silhouette by Todd McFarlane—a highly sought-after and widely homaged Batman image.
  • Standalone Storytelling – "You Shoulda Seen Him..." is a single-issue tale that showcases Batman from three different points of view, reflecting on how the legend inspires fear, awe, and compassion.
  • Pre-Death in the Family Era – Written by Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet, Death of Jason Todd), offering a deep psychological take on the Dark Knight before the events that reshaped the Bat-mythos.
  • Collector’s Favorite – This issue is a frequent slab candidate (graded by CGC or CBCS) and a top-tier Bronze/Modern Age Batman key thanks to the art and scarcity in high grade.

Details

  • Title: Batman #423
  • Publisher: DC Comics
  • Grade: CGC 8.0
  • Released: September 1988
  • Cover: Todd McFarlane
  • Genre: Superhero
  • Notes: Restoration includes small amount of color touch up on cover. 

Why You'll Love It

  • An essential piece of Batman comic art history
  • Features one of McFarlane’s most influential and recognizable covers
  • A powerful, humanizing story that helped define the character in the late '80s
  • Highly collectible and increasingly rare in NM or better condition

CGC Cert #2005307016
Category:  Comic Book
Location: Back Graded Comic Wall

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