Batman (1940) #457

DC 1940–2011 series Vol. 1 Cover date Dec 1990

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Fair market value

Grade	CGC slab	Raw
9.8 NM/M	$480 $408–$552	$210 $179–$242
9.6 NM+	$374 $318–$431	$168 $143–$193
9.4 NM	$292 $248–$336	$134 $114–$155
9.2 NM-	$228 $194–$262	$108 $91.39–$124
9.0 VF/NM	$178 $151–$204	$86.02 $73.12–$98.92
8.5 VF+	$139 $118–$159	$68.81 $58.49–$79.13
8.0 VF	$108 $91.89–$124	$55.05 $46.79–$63.31
7.0 FN/VF	$84.31 $71.66–$96.96	$44.04 $37.43–$50.65
6.0 FN	$65.77 $55.90–$75.64	$35.23 $29.95–$40.51
5.0 VG/FN	$51.30 $43.61–$58.99	$28.19 $23.96–$32.42
4.0 VG	$40.01 $34.01–$46.01	$22.55 $19.17–$25.93
2.0 GD	$31.21 $26.53–$35.89	$18.04 $15.33–$20.75
Raw, ungraded	—	$65.00 $55.25–$74.75

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About this issue

Batman #457 (1940) is issue #457 of DC's Batman (1940–2011), with a cover date of December 1990. Written by Alan Grant and drawn by Norm Breyfogle.

Creators

Writer: Alan Grant
Penciller: Norm Breyfogle
Inker: Steve Mitchell
Colorist: Adrienne Roy
Letterer: Todd Klein
Cover artist: Norm Breyfogle

Characters

The story

“Master of Fear”

With Batman and Vicki captured by the Scarecrow, Tim risks his potential future as Robin by disobeying Bruce's orders to go rescue them. After successfully rescuing Batman and defeating the Scarecrow, Batman presents to Tim a new Robin costume for him to wear.

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.