Batman #No. 181
DC Comics • Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Sheldon Moldoff / Joe Giella
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino / Murphy Anderson
Publication Date
June 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A major Silver Age key issue featuring the first appearance of Pamela Isley, better known as Poison Ivy. She lures Batman and Robin into a rivalry as she attempts to prove she is the world's number one female criminal.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines and abrasions; heavily blunted and rounded corners; apparent tears and chipping along the left spine edge; heavy surface wear and color loss on the red background; horizontal creasing near the center; general soiling and paper tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $300 - $500 | Graded (2.0): $450 - $650
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) sell for $5,000+; however, copies in 2.0-3.0 range consistently fetch between $350 and $600 depending on the presence of the interior pin-up.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if the 'Double-Page Pin-Up of Batman & Robin' is still attached inside. If missing, the book is considered incomplete, and the grade/value will drop significantly (Qualifying Green Label). A professional press and clean could improve the technical grade slightly.
Notable Features
First appearance of Poison Ivy. Includes an iconic cover by Carmine Infantino. Features a centerfold pin-up which is frequently missing from most surviving copies.
Authentication Notes
Authentic silver age 12-cent cover price. Distinctive 1960s DC checkerboard top border. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation and 'newsprint' texture.