Batman #407
Year One, Part Four: Friend in Need
May 1987 cover date · ★ Gold Star object
Final chapter of Batman: Year One, completing the original #404–407 sequence.
Read the catalogue note →- Issue
- #407
- Publisher
- DC Comics
- State
- Raw
- Condition
- Provisional VF+ 8.5 from front and reverse photographs.
- Completeness
- Front and reverse covers photographed; interior not yet inspected.
- Rarity
- Common
Catalogue note
Final chapter of Batman: Year One, completing the original #404–407 sequence.
Writer: Frank Miller
Cover: David Mazzucchelli
Edition: US direct edition · original 1987 first printing verified from period-correct reverse advertising.
Legacy record ID: bat-407
Why this object matters
The original Year One conclusion completes the held 1987 four-part work. Its role in preserving the full landmark narrative and original publication context warrants Gold at 9.4. This remains a copy-based assessment with interior completeness not yet directly inspected.
Evidence limits: Front and reverse covers photographed; interior not yet inspected.
Score and assessment method
Archive Importance: 9.4 / 10 · Gold Star.
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Recorded contributions · 2
- Frank MillerWritingCatalogue credit
Writing credit: Frank Miller Original catalogue credit
Find other objects with this contribution → - David MazzucchelliCover artworkCatalogue credit
Cover artwork credit: David Mazzucchelli Original catalogue credit
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