Nice grab — Batman #422 (August 1988) is pure late-80s grit. That knife reflecti for sale

Nice grab — Batman #422 (August 1988) is pure late-80s grit. That knife reflection cover by Mike Bright is one of the most striking images from the pre-Death in the Family era.

Amos’s Tip:

These 1980s Jim Starlin street-level issues have a cult following — especially anything with that “DC Comics Aren’t Just for Kids!” box. Lean into the darker tone, the vigilante theme, and the knife-reflection artwork. People buy this one for the cover alone.

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**BATMAN #422 — Main Cover (1988)

Starlin’s Gritty Gotham Era — Iconic Knife Reflection Cover**

Creator Credits:

Writer: Jim Starlin

Penciler: Mark Bright

Inker: Mike DeCarlo

Colorist: Adrienne Roy

Letterer: John Costanza

Editor: Denny O’Neil

Publisher: DC Comics

Cover Price: $0.75

Characters on Cover: Batman (close-up, knife reflection)

Corner/Logo Elements: “DC Comics Aren’t Just for Kids!” box, August cover date

Story Note: Part of Starlin’s darker psychological run leading up to Death in the Family — always a popular era for collectors.

Photos shown are actual photos of the actual item.

Packaged with care — bagged & boarded with love ❤️ and blue painter’s tape.

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Collector Hype Closer:

Bold cover. Dark era. Easy buy.

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