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GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1 (OF 6) CVR A KARL KERSCHL (DC Comics 2025)
GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1 (OF 6) CVR A KARL KERSCHL (DC Comics 2025)
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GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1 (OF 6) CVR A KARL KERSCHL (DC Comics 2025)Step into the shadowy halls of prestige and peril with GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1, the captivating prequel miniseries from DC Comics by writer Brenden Fletcher, co-writer Becky Cloonan, and artist Karl Kerschl—launching October 1, 2025! Fresh off a harrowing "rescue" by Batman from her villainous mother's meltdown, reluctant freshman Olive Silverlock arrives at Gotham's elite prep school, courtesy of Bruce Wayne and Commissioner Gordon. Amid snobby cliques, budding romances, and whispers of cartographic obsessions, Olive grapples with trauma, forging unlikely bonds while the academy's haunted secrets—and a iconic Bat-villain's shadow—loom large. This moody YA gem blends Buffy-esque teen drama with Batman's brooding lore, delivering emotional depth and mystery that reignites the fan-favorite saga's heart-pounding allure.Cover Details: Karl Kerschl's Cover A variant masterfully evokes the original run's eerie elegance—Olive glances back over her shoulder in warm, introspective tones, while classmates Colton, Pomeline, Kyle, and Lucy await in cool blues at the gothic gates, hinting at alliances amid ivy-clad intrigue. Kerschl's signature flair makes this a slabbable essential, its atmospheric composition and nostalgic nod a collector's beacon for Bat-family completists.Key Appearances: Olive Silverlock (traumatized freshman lead), Kyle Mizoguchi (charming potential love interest), Lucy Hunt (fiery ally-in-waiting), with supporting roles for Headmaster Hammer, Alfred Pennyworth, and Batman (as savior/antagonist). Flashbacks spotlight Calamity (Olive's mom); teases Scarecrow's academy ties. Anchors the Gotham mythos, linking to Batman arcs and Gotham Knights TV elements for broader DC YA crossovers.Current Fair Market Value (FMV): Raw copies trade at $10–$15 via eBay post-release sales (from $4.99 MSRP), while early CGC 9.8 slabs reach $80–$100—driven by Kerschl's acclaimed art demand, 2014 series nostalgia, and prequel hype from SDCC panels.Value Projections: Raw FMV eyed for 40–60% rise to $14–$24, CGC 9.8 to $120–$160 by mid-2026, spurred by NYCC buzz, potential HBO Max animated adaptation, and graphic novel collection (August 2026). Amid the comic market's 7.5% annual growth to $26.75 billion by 2032, YA Bat-media tie-ins like Gotham Knights S2 could triple premiums.Why Invest Now? Enroll in GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1 before the bell rings—this Kerschl cover's haunting charm, trauma-tinged tale, and DC ecosystem upside make it a YA spec standout. VegasComics.com's pristine, grading-ready copies secure its ascent in Batman's boarding-school renaissance. Your key to Gotham's next cult classic!
