Batman #423 (1988) — Comic Book Value

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What Batman #423 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Batman #423 (1988) value — Ungraded $214 · Grade 6.0 $134 · Grade 8.0 $227. Prices updated September 2026.

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New
$200
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Used
$200
7 listings asking
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Value by grade
$214
Ungraded
+-37%
$134
Grade 6.0
+6%
$227
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.1× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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batman 423 1st print$225Like Newexpired · seen Aug 17Look up ↗
Batman #423 (DC 1988) 🔥Todd McFarlane Cover, 1st Print, VF OFF WHT PGS. $200Very Goodexpired · seen Aug 17Look up ↗
Batman #423 2nd Printing - Cover by Todd McFarlane$80Goodexpired · seen Aug 17Look up ↗
Batman #423 Newsstand NM- w/ color touch$250Goodexpired · seen Aug 17Look up ↗
DC COMICS BATMAN 423 FAMOUS MCFARLANE COVER 2ND PRINT RARE$60Goodexpired · seen Aug 17Look up ↗
Batman #423 2nd Printing DC Comics 1988 McFarlane Cover$110Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 17Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost, grab the Fan Expo Virgin Gold Foil at $44. Premium versions like the Spectral Comics Sketch at $60 or the Canadian Price at $248 offer unique editions, specialized packaging, or higher scarcity. Buyers prioritizing collecting the rarest items should pay the premium, while those simply wanting the card should opt for the cheaper versions like the Foil or Standard.

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Item details

Series
Batman
Publisher
DC
Issue
#423
Key issue
No
Release date
September 1, 1988

Batman #423 (1988) comic value

An ungraded copy of Batman #423 (1988) averages around $214. A CGC 6.0 runs about $134, and a CGC 8.0 commands $227.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$214eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$134eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$227eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$3.99 / $199.99 / $499.9920 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 16, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$499.99 (median $199.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
The ungraded copy is listed at $180, while the Grade 8.0 version is valued at $241.
Is the Grade 6.0 version worth buying?
The Grade 6.0 copy is available for $130, offering an entry point into this series.
How much more is the best graded copy worth compared to the ungraded one?
The Grade 8.0 copy is $61 more expensive than the ungraded version at $241 versus $180.

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