Batman: The Cult #1 (1988, DC) – CGC 9.8

Item Specifics

Series Name

Batman: The Cult (1988)

Issue Number

1

Publisher

DC Comics

Main Character

Batman

Genre

Superhero

Item Description

Condition: Professionally graded and slabbed. Well-preserved in tamper-evident hard case. Please review all ... Read more about the seller notes Professionally graded and slabbed. Well-preserved in tamper-evident hard case. Please review all provided photos of the front, back, and label for exact details and any noted imperfections. Shipped securely with tracking. Read Less about the seller notes

Grade: 9.8
Batman: The Cult #1 (1988) , graded CGC 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint) with White Pages , published by DC Comics . This is Book One: Ordeal from the critically acclaimed four-issue prestige-format miniseries written by Jim Starlin with haunting, atmospheric artwork by legendary horror master Bernie Wrightson . Key Highlights: ? First issue of the Batman: The Cult miniseries ✍️ Story by Jim Starlin ? Cover & art by Bernie Wrightson ? Dark, psychological Batman storyline ? Prestige format square-bound edition ? Embossed cover (noted on CGC label) ? CGC 9.8 with White Pages This series is widely regarded as one of the darker and more mature Batman stories of the late 1980s, featuring the villain Deacon Blackfire and exploring themes of manipulation, cult psychology, and the breaking of Batman's will — predating similar tonal elements later seen in 1990s Bat-titles. The Wrightson artwork gives the book a distinctive gothic horror tone that separates it from standard late-80s Batman titles. Why This Book Matters Highly collectible late-80s prestige miniseries Bernie Wrightson + Batman = strong crossover appeal Condition-sensitive black cover in CGC 9.8 Increasing appreciation for darker pre-‘90s Batman arcs White Pages designation enhances investment appeal High-grade black-cover DC books from this era are notoriously tough in true 9.8 condition, supporting long-term desirability. Ideal for: Batman key storyline collectors Wrightson art enthusiasts Late 80s DC prestige-format specialists CGC 9.8 registry builders

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