Join Free ☰

Home › Batman '89 › #1

Batman '89 #1 cover

Cover: Joe Quinones

Batman '89 #1

Oct 2021 · DC · 3.99 USD

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

“Shadows Chapter One”

In Batman '89 #1 ("Shadows Chapter One"), a newly engaged Harvey Dent turns against Batman, convinced the Dark Knight's presence fuels Gotham’s escalating chaos. Written by Sam Hamm and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Joe Quinones—pencils and inks—and vivid colors by Leonardo Ito, this issue sets a tense, noir-tinged tone as Dent’s personal vendetta collides with the city’s unraveling order. The cover by Joe Quinones captures the story’s brooding atmosphere with striking precision.

writer Sam Hamm · artist, inker Joe Quinones · colorist Leonardo Ito · letterer Clayton Cowles · cover Joe Quinones

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta

Raw (NM) $5

CGC 9.8 · 1285 in census $52

CGC 9.6 · 93 in census $28*

CGC 9.4 · 23 in census $23*

CGC 9.2 · 7 in census $21*

CGC 9.0 · 5 in census $20*

CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $20*

Show all 13 grades ▾

CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $20*

CGC 7.5 none in existence

CGC 7.0 none in existence

CGC 6.5 none in existence

CGC 6.0 none in existence

CGC 5.5 none in existence

CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $20*

* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade

Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

This exact issue on ebay

CGC 9.9 $750 1 listing

CGC 9.8 ▾ $99.99–$600 2 listings

CGC 9.8 · Signed · Virgin $99.99 CGC 9.8 · Signed · Virgin $599.99

CGC 8 $65.95 1 listing

Raw — MINT ▾ $4.99–$35 2 listings

MINT $4.99 MINT · Variant $35

Raw — NM+ $32.5 1 listing Raw — NM/M $39.99 1 listing

Raw — NM ▾ $4.5–$80 13 listings

NM $4.5 NM $4.99 NM · Variant $6 NM $6 NM $7.5 NM · Variant $10 NM $13.99 NM · Variant $19.99 NM · Signed $29.99 NM · Virgin $48 NM · Virgin $59.95 NM · Signed $59.99 NM · Variant $80

Raw — VF/NM $11.99 1 listing Raw — VF $4.99 1 listing

Raw / ungraded ▾ $5.99–$51.89 16 listings

Variant $5.99 Raw / ungraded $5.99 Variant $7.29 Variant $8.99 Raw / ungraded $8.99 1:25 variant $11.99 Raw / ungraded $11.99 Raw / ungraded $14 Variant $14.99 Variant $19.99 Variant $21.6 Variant $23.99 Raw / ungraded $30 Foil $39.99 Signed · Variant $47.99 Variant $51.89

Verified matches for Batman '89 #1 · eBay asking prices, seen 19 days ago

🏪 Real comic shops near you sell this issue on eBay — from our directory:

Listings on eBay · clicking supports comicbooks.com

Read it digitally

DC Universe Infinite DC’s subscription reader ▸ Amazon Kindle Buy the digital edition ▸

Opens a search on each platform — digital availability varies by title.

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸

Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

writer Sam Hamm

artist, inker Joe Quinones

colorist Leonardo Ito

letterer Clayton Cowles

cover pencils, inks Joe Quinones

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman '89 #[nn] (2022), Batman '89 #[nn] (2025)

Variants (14)

Big Time Collectibles Mico Suayan Minimal Trade Dress Cover

Big Time Collectibles Mico Suayan Virgin Cover

Comic Kingdom of Canada Francesco Mattina Minimal Trade Dress Cover

Comic Kingdom of Canada Francesco Mattina Trade Dress Cover

Comics Elite Carla Cohen Minimal Trade Dress Cover

Comics Elite Carla Cohen Trade Dress Cover

Jerry Ordway Cardstock Variant Cover

Joe Quinones Design Cardstock Variant Cover

KRS Comics Warren Louw Minimal Trade Dress Cover

KRS Comics Warren Louw Trade Dress Cover

KRS Comics Warren Louw Virgin Cover

Slab City Comics Mico Suayan Trade Dress Cover

Taurin Clarke Team Variant Cover

Walmart Variant

Reviews

Reader reviews

No reader reviews yet.

Sign in to write a review