Batman: Castle of the Bat, #001 (DC Comics, 1994)

A unique tale in the Elseworlds series, "Batman: Castle of the Bat" merges the legendary Batman with the chilling ambiance of Gothic horror. Written by Jack C. Harris and brought to life with the dark, evocative artwork of Bo Hampton, this issue offers fans an alternative narrative where Batman is not merely a man in a cape but a mad scientist experimenting in his castle with sinister outcomes.

About the cover

The cover of "Batman: Castle of the Bat" is visually striking, depicting Batman in a powerful and more monstrous form, surrounded by eerie laboratory equipment and lightning, exuding a sense of dark transformation. The Gothic aesthetic sets the tone for the mysterious and brooding story within.

Issue Details

• Title: Batman: Castle of the Bat, #001
• Issue Number: 001
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Release Date: 1994
• Estimated Value: $10 - $40
• Cover Artist: Bo Hampton
• Condition: Ungraded, Bagged and boarded, depending on age: may have slight yellowing in pages or slight creasing on the edges/spine
• Genre: Superhero, Gothic Horror
• Language: English
• Age Level: Teens and up
• Format: Single Issue
• Signed: No
• Writer: Jack C. Harris
• Universe: DC Elseworlds
• Tradition: Western
• Superhero Team: Descendant of the Batman mythos
• Character: Batman
• Notations: Elseworlds imprint, unique take on the Batman origin story

Includes

• 1 x Batman: Castle of the Bat
• 1 x Bag
• 1 x Board