Batman #423 (1988) – CGC 8.5 McFarlane Cover

Batman #423 (1988) Used — CGC 8.5 – CGC 8.5 McFarlane Cover

Batman #423 is a Copper Age issue distinguished by Todd McFarlane’s striking cover art. This newsstand edition is professionally graded CGC 8.5 with White Pages, offering a certified, encapsulated copy of a notable McFarlane Batman cover for collectors of the character, the era and the artist.

Key Details

• Title: Batman
• Issue: #423
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Year: 1988
• Era: Copper Age
• Condition: Used — CGC 8.5
• Cover Artist: Todd McFarlane
• Key Significance: Notable Todd McFarlane Batman cover; the cover artwork is signed in the artwork as McFarlane. The photographed copy is not certified as signed.
• Featured Characters: Batman
• Variant: Newsstand edition
• Page Quality: White Pages
• Certification Number: 4774814016

Why It Matters

This issue’s collector gravity centres on McFarlane’s distinctive Batman cover, a strong point of crossover between Batman collectors and fans of the artist’s work. As a graded Copper Age newsstand copy, it also suits collectors building a slabbed run of the series or documenting the period’s newsstand editions. The signature incorporated into the artwork is part of the printed cover design; this copy is not certified as signed.

Creators

• Writer: Jim Starlin
• Pencils / Cover: Dave Cockrum (pencils); Todd McFarlane (cover)
• Inks: Mike DeCarlo

Collector Notes

• CGC 8.5 graded copy with White Pages, encapsulated for display and preservation.
• Newsstand edition, identified as such in the supplied listing details.
• Todd McFarlane’s cover is the central collecting draw and features his name signed within the artwork.
• The photographed copy is not certified as signed; the artwork signature should not be treated as a verified owner or creator autograph.
• A natural fit for Copper Age Batman runs, McFarlane cover collections and collectors seeking a graded DC newsstand issue.

Shipping

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