Price history & market evidence
Price observations belong to this edition. Guide estimates, catalog references and completed sales are separate kinds of evidence.
| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | $74.99 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1978-04-01 |
| 9.2 | $109.99 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1978-04-01 |
| 9.6 | $422.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 1978-04-01 |
| 9.8 | $384.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 1978-04-01 |
| RAW | $12.58 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1978-04-01 |
| 10.0 | $499.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 1978-04-01 |
| 4.0 | $18.98 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1978-04-01 |
| 6.0 | $39.64 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 1978-04-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 32 graded copies for Batman Family #17 (1978). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Scars
The Huntress comes to Earth-One, seeking advice from Batman), the counterpart of her father) on Earth-Two. Shortly afterwards, Batman and Robin) go in search of Scar), a maniac responsible for kidnapping people and turning them into grotesqueries, and who has kidnapped Dick's girlfriend, Lori Elton).
Batman decides to introduce Huntress to Kathy Kane), as he considers she would provide her with better advice for her crime-fighting career. While on Kathy's amusement park, Batman picks up the trail of Scar and although he manages to find the criminal's lair, Batman is captured by the madman, who prepares a trap that would deform Lori's face. After Scar explains the motives for his crimes, he leaves the chamber, leaving Batman tied-up, so he could witness Lori's deformation.
Meanwhile, Robin has found the trace of Scar and goes to the amusement park after dark, where he confronts the criminal and delays his escape, allowing Batman catch up with him, even after freeing himself from the trap and save Lori. Robin goes to Lori as Dick to help her after the event and Batman corners Scar in the house of mirrors, where the criminal is forced to face his own traumas.
Creative credits
Writers: Gerry Conway, Bob Rozakis, Bob Rozakis
Interior art: Jim Aparo, Don Heck, Michael Golden
Color: Adrienne Roy, Jerry Serpe, Jerry Serpe
Source records & attribution
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COMICBASE: comicbase:123302
GCD: 32100
PANEL PROFITS: 2431634