Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, #038, Legend of the Dark Mite (DC Comics, 1992) - Newsstand Edition

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #38, titled "Legend of the Dark Mite." Legendary author Alan Grant teams up with artist Kevin O’Neill to bring a whimsical yet dark tale revolving around the character of Bat-Mite. This issue offers an intriguing twist to the Batman legend, through the lens of an impish sidekick who brings chaos and humor to the story. The cover depicts a menacing, exaggerated version of Batman, dynamically rendered by Kevin O’Neill.

About the cover

The cover illustration by Kevin O’Neill presents an exaggerated, almost grotesque version of Batman, emphasizing the whimsical and darker elements of the story within. The art style is bold and unique, making it a standout piece in any collection.

About the variant

This is a Newsstand Edition, identifiable by the barcode on the cover. Newsstand Editions are generally considered more rare compared to Direct Sales copies due to their distribution in general retail outlets.

Issue Details

• Title: Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, #038
• Issue Number: 038
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Release Date: 1992
• Estimated Value: $1.75 - $15.00
• Cover Artist: Kevin O’Neill
• Condition: Ungraded, Bagged and boarded, Condition may vary and is likely higher than what we specify. We set all of our comic conditions to "good" to keep things simple.
• Genre: Superhero
• Variant: Newsstand Edition
• Language: English
• Age Level: Teens to Adults
• Format: Single Issue
• Signed: No
• Writer: Alan Grant
• Universe: DC Universe
• Tradition: Western Comics
• Superhero