Batman
Lot 132
Batman #423
DC Comics

Batman #423

Vol. 1 • September 1988

Batman #423 from September 1988 is the second part of DC's "A Death in the Family" storyline by Jim Starlin, featuring Todd McFarlane cover art. This issue continued the reader participation element where fans could call a 900 number to vote on whether Jason Todd (the second Robin) would live or die in the following issue. The newsstand edition is part of the limited newsstand distribution during the late Copper Age when most comics were shifting to direct market sales.

Credits

Writer
Jim Starlin
Artist
Dave Cockrum
Inker
Mike DeCarlo
Colorist
Adrienne Roy
Letterer
John Costanza
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Editor
Dennis O'Neil
Auction has closed
Closed: Oct 29, 08:05:00 PM CDT
Ends in
Closed: Oct 29, 08:05:00 PM CDT
Auction Estimate $175.00 - $200.00
Price Realized: $112.00
(Includes Buyer's Premium)
Paddle Registration
Find Similar
ID: 16-13849-2225992
Batman
Part of A Death in the Family storyline

Lot Details

Story You Shoulda Seen Him... · A Death in the Family
Edition First Print · Newsstand · Direct
On sale May 26, 1988
Cover price 75¢
Pages 36
Genre / era Superhero · Copper Age
Characters Batman, Alfred Pennyworth, civilian woman

Issue details: Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Winnipeg Collectibles Auction

October 15 - October 29, 2025

Hosted by
BidLots

BidLots operates as a division of Mayberry Holdings Ltd t/a Mayberry Fine Art

Contact us below to preview this lot or to sell similar items.

212 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg MB
(204) 255-5690
[email protected]

Buyer's Premium
A buyer's premium of 12% will be added to the winning bid.
Bidding Increments
Bidding begins at the reserve price and advances at the following increments:
Bidding Range
Increment
$0.00 - $50.00 $1.00
$50.00 - $100.00 $5.00
$100.00 - $500.00 $10.00
$500.00 - $1,000.00 $25.00
$1,000.00 - $5,000.00 $50.00
$5,000.00 - $10,000.00 $100.00
$10,000.00 - $20,000.00 $200.00
$20,000.00 - $50,000.00 $500.00
$50,000.00 - $100,000.00 $1,000.00
$100,000.00+ $5,000.00
Shipping & Taxes

All items are shipped fully insured by Canada Post or by courier depending on service availablity.

Records, Comics and Paper Items: Flat rate $25 shipping for single items anywhere in Canada. Contact us for a quote on multiple items, special requests or international shipping.

Manitoba orders: GST (5%) and PST (7%) will be added to all orders picked up or shipped within Manitoba.

Other Canadian provinces: GST or HST will be added based on your province's rate.

US & International orders: No Canadian taxes apply. You may be responsible for import duties or taxes in your country.

How to Bid

Login or register a BidLots.com account to participate in any auction. Track specific lots and artists with real-time notifications on all bidding activity.

Frequently Asked Questions
join-our-mailing-list.png

Create a collector profile for real-time auction updates and notifications on upcoming sales.

Collector Profile Required
You must login to your collector profile to continue. Use the login or register button below to create your collector profile.
With a collector profile you can:
  • Follow items and recieve bidding notifications
  • Receive new listing alerts for your favorite artists & creators
  • Submit specific questions to the auctioneer
  • Request condition reports
  • Request shipping quotes

For general inquiries please view our contact details

Email Verification Required
A verified email address is required to continue. Use the verification button below to confirm your email address.
© 2026 Mayberry Holdings Ltd. All Rights Reserved. (v.1098926416)