Batman: Shadow of the Bat #No. 4
DC Comics • Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Brian Stelfreeze
Publication Date
September 1992
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of 'The Last Arkham' storyline. Batman remains incarcerated in Arkham Asylum while attempting to prove that Jeremiah Arkham has lost control of the institution and that Victor Zsasz is escaping to commit murders.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Significant blunting and wear on the bottom left corner. Notable surface scuffing and horizontal creasing appearing through the plastic polybag on the left-hand red border. Minor edge wear along the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $5.00 or less in bulk lots. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in this mid-grade condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' issue from the early 90s.
Notable Features
Features the early appearance of Victor Zsasz and Jeremiah Arkham. This is a Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode in the lower-left corner as opposed to a Direct Edition graphic.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1992 newsstand copy. The paper quality and color registration on the red border are consistent with the high-gloss cover stock used by DC during this era.