Batman: Damned #1 (2018) CGC 9.8 – Variant Cover

Batman stands before a glowing red occult symbol on this dark, atmospheric variant cover to Batman: Damned #1. The sweeping cape, textured armour and stark red background give the image a supernatural edge, setting it apart from a conventional Gotham crime scene.

Published by DC Comics in November 2018, this opening issue pairs Brian Azzarello’s story with Lee Bermejo’s interior art. The CGC label identifies the Variant Cover, credits Jim Lee’s cover artwork, and notes this as the first DC Black Label title.

• CGC Universal Grade 9.8
• White pages
• Variant Cover by Jim Lee
• Story by Brian Azzarello; interior art by Lee Bermejo
• DC Comics, November 2018
• First DC Black Label title, as noted on the CGC label

A fitting choice for collectors drawn to Batman’s darker, supernatural stories and the launch of DC’s Black Label line. The back-cover premise, “The Joker is dead,” sets the tone for the mystery without spoiling its resolution.

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