DC – Batman: Shadow of the Bat No.1 (1992)

The series begins with one of the most striking opening images in 1990s Batman comics. Batman: Shadow of the Bat No.1 (June 1992) launches with “The Last Arkham, Part I of IV” — as Jeremiah Arkham oversees the final renovations to Arkham Asylum and makes his rounds among the patients: Cornelius Stirk, the Scarecrow, Everard Mallitt, and the chilling Mister Zsasz, who unsettles even Arkham with a pointed question about inherited madness. Then comes the reveal: Arkham’s most recent patient is Batman himself — chained to a wall in full costume, shouting “I’m not insane!” Jeremiah is confident his therapeutic techniques will break the Dark Knight and expose his true identity. Written by Alan Grant, art by Norm Breyfogle, colors by Adrienne Roy, letters by Todd Klein, cover by Brian Stelfreeze, edited by Dennis O’Neil. Pre-Loved Copy – excellent condition.

• Title: Batman: Shadow of the Bat
• Volume: 1
• Issue: No.1 – Series Premiere (Part 1 of 4)
• Story: The Last Arkham, Part I of IV
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Cover Date: June 1992
• Language: English
• Writer: Alan Grant
• Artist: Norm Breyfogle
• Colors: Adrienne Roy
• Letterer: Todd Klein
• Cover Art: Brian Stelfreeze
• Editor: Dennis O’Neil
• Features: Batman, Jeremiah Arkham, Mister Zsasz, Scarecrow, Cornelius Stirk
• Condition: Pre-Loved Copy – Excellent
• Comes with: Protective sleeve and backboard
• SKU: 4117
• Country of Origin: United States