Detective Comics #1000E (2019 DC) – NM – Batman 80th Anniversary Jim Steranko Variant

Product Description:

Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Publisher: DC Comics
Year: 2019
Issue: #1000 (Variant Cover E – Jim Steranko Decade Tribute)
Writers/Artists: Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Tom King, Denny O’Neil, Brian Michael Bendis, Greg Capullo, Neal Adams, and others
Cover Artist: Jim Steranko
Format: Oversized, 96-page, square-bound prestige issue
Characters Featured: Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Red Hood, Catwoman, Jim Gordon, The Joker

Detective Comics #1000 is a landmark celebration of Batman's 80-year legacy, collecting short stories from some of the greatest creators in comic book history. This oversized anthology explores the many faces of the Dark Knight, from brooding vigilante to master detective, symbol of hope, and shadow of vengeance.

This specific copy features the Variant Cover E by industry legend Jim Steranko, paying tribute to Batman's legacy with art inspired by the 1960s. It is part of DC’s "Decade Variant" series and a key collectible for serious Batman fans.

Condition Notes:

• Cover: Glossy, high-color quality with sharp corners

• Spine: Tight, square-bound with no visible spine stress

• Interior Pages: White and crisp, no tears or marks

• Storage: Bagged and boarded, kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment

Why It’s Collectible:

• Major milestone issue (Detective Comics #1000) celebrating 80 years of Batman

• Features stories by top-tier DC creators across generations

• Steranko Variant Edition adds cover value and visual distinction

• Oversized square-bound format makes it ideal for display and collecting

• Near Mint condition ensures high desirability for collectors and investors