Our review
Batman #655 is one of the picks we point people to most often in the DC space. It sits in our key issues shortlist because it does the obvious thing well: first cameo of damian wayne.
Across 19 reviews it holds a 4.8 average, and the complaints that do show up are consistent and minor rather than deal-breaking. We compared it against the other comics in this price bracket and it stayed on the list every time.
At from $55 it lands in our intermediate tier — the sweet spot where quality jumps but the price still makes sense.
Pros
- Complete story in one volume
- Reprint quality is excellent
- Ages well on a shelf
Cons
- Paper stock is thinner than a premium omnibus
- Goes out of print in waves
Who should buy it
Fans who already own the basics and want a step up in quality.
Price check
Typically from $55 — we've seen it dip roughly 15-20% during major sale events, and rise when stock gets thin.
