Batman: Shadow of the Bat ##2
DC Comics • Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Publication Date
July 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the four-part storyline 'The Last Arkham', featuring the introduction of Jeremiah Arkham's radical new methods and the debut of Victor Zsasz.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress along the left edge, light corner blunting, otherwise crisp and clean with good cover gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in similar condition range between $3 and $8 depending on the seller and shipping costs.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a complete run or high-grade set due to low modern raw value.
Notable Features
First appearance of Victor Zsasz (cameo in issue #1, full appearance and origin detailed further in this storyline). Part of the massive 1990s Batman publishing era.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard DC bullet logo of the era, correct cover stock, and appropriate color separation for a 1992 publication.