DC Comics Batman #457 (1990) PSA 9.2 - Batman & Tim Drake, Newsstand. *5 For Sale
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DC Comics Batman #457 (1990) PSA 9.2 - Batman & Tim Drake, Newsstand. *5: $29.99
Suit up with Batman #457, graded PSA 9.2 Newsstand and slabbed. This 1990 issue is part 2 of “Identity Crisis” by Alan Grant + Norm Breyfogle, featuring Batman and the debut of Tim Drake’s Robin costume. Plot: Tim earns the mantle for real as he and Bruce take down the Obeah Man. It’s the issue where Tim moves from sidekick-in-training to official Robin, complete with new suit and bo staff. Breyfogle’s moody art is pure late-Bronze atmosphere.Why collectors hunt it: #457 is the first full appearance of Tim Drake in the modern Robin costume and a cornerstone for any Robin run. Newsstand Variant means low print vs Direct, with the UPC barcode making it tougher in grade. PSA 9.2 is near-mint with strong blacks, clean white cover, and solid corners.Perfect for Batman keys, Robin completists, or Tim Drake fans. With DCU plans in flux, foundational Robin stories keep steady demand. You get key first appearance, top creative team, and scarce newsstand rarity without 9.8 pricing. Ships secure in slab mailer. Claim Tim’s first night as Robin today.
