Batman [Newsstand] #397 (1986) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman [Newsstand] #397 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman [Newsstand] #397 (1986) value — Ungraded 8,67 € · $10 · Grade 8.0 57,22 € · $66. Prices updated August 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Batman #397, buy the 4th Print or 2nd Print for only $3. The Newsstand and Variant versions command a $10 price, offering minor variations in edition or packaging that appeal to completists. Standard is available for $6. If your goal is ownership over collecting nuance, save your money on the cheaper prints; if you seek the highest-grade presentation, pay the premium for Newsstand or Variant.
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- PriceCharting — Batman [Newsstand] #397 (1986) (Batman)9,09 € · $10.49
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Batman [Newsstand] #397 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman [Newsstand] #397 (1986) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $66.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 8,67 € · $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 57,22 € · $66 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $10, whereas the Grade 8.0 version commands a higher resale value of $66.
- Is this a rare comic book?
- The facts provided do not specify the rarity, but it is part of the Batman series.
- What is the condition of the comic when it is graded 8.0?
- The Grade 8.0 condition represents a specific, desirable grade for this 1986 Batman issue.