Batman: Shadow of the Bat ##1
DC Comics • Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Publication Date
June 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First part of 'The Last Arkham' storyline. Batman commits himself to Arkham Asylum to investigate a series of murders and the radical new methods of its director, Jeremiah Arkham. Features the first appearance of Victor Zsasz.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, and faint surface scuffs visible on the plastic bag/cover, but overall clean with good color gloss and intact corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $5 - $15 USD. Graded CGC 9.4/9.8 value ranges from $30 - $60 USD.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1 typically range from $5 to $12 depending on platform and exact condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run or high-grade submission batch, as the cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value for an 8.0/8.5 copy.
Notable Features
First appearance of Victor Zsasz. Iconic painted cover by Norm Breyfogle.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC direct edition indicators consistent with early 1990s print runs; no obvious signs of counterfeiting with crisp color separation and standard glossy cardstock cover.