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Batman #423 CGC 8.5 1988 Todd McFarlane Classic Cover White Pages

Batman #423 CGC 8.5 1988 Todd McFarlane Classic Cover White Pages auction from Sparkle City Comics

Last bid before close: $81.00

23 bids

Auction ends: Mon, Nov 2 2026 2:15 am

Seller: sparklecitycomics

Item description from the seller

Batman #423 CGC 8.5 1988 Todd McFarlane Classic Cover White Pages
BATMAN #423 – SECOND PRINTING – CGC 8.5 WHITE PAGES – TODD MCFARLANE COVER

Offered for sale is Batman #423, published by DC Comics in September 1988.

This is the original 1988 second printing, featuring one of the most recognizable Batman covers ever illustrated by Todd McFarlane.

The dramatic cover depicts Batman sheltering a woman beneath his enormous cape, silhouetted against a bright yellow moon with bats flying overhead.

A classic late-1980s Batman collectible and an excellent addition to any Todd McFarlane cover collection.

COMIC DETAILS

– Title: Batman

– Issue: #423

– Publisher: DC Comics

– Publication Date: September 1988

– Printing: Second Printing

– Writer: Jim Starlin

– Interior Art: Dave Cockrum and Mike DeCarlo

– Cover Artist: Todd McFarlane

– CGC Grade: 8.5 Very Fine+

– Page Quality: White Pages

– CGC Certification Number: 4780249005

COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS

– Iconic Todd McFarlane Batman cover.

– Original 1988 second printing.

– Classic Batman cape and moon illustration.

– Story written by Jim Starlin.

– Desirable late-1980s DC Comics collectible.

– Professionally graded CGC 8.5 with White Pages.

CONDITION & CERTIFICATION

CGC Universal Grade: 8.5 Very Fine+

Page Quality: White Pages

Printing: Second Printing

Certification Number: 4780249005

Professionally graded and encapsulated by Certified Guaranty Company.

The exact CGC-certified comic pictured is the item you will receive.

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