*DC: Batman #181 featured the debut of one of the Gotham Guardian’s most famous female nemeses. Poison Ivy was brainstormed with the idea of joining the hugely-popular TV show as a younger recurring villain – most of the villainesses, aside from Catwoman, being, let’s be kind, ladies of a certain age, it was thought a fresher face was needed! She sadly never made it onto the small screen – at least not in that decade – but the comics audience caught Poison Ivy with a vengeance, and she’s remained a staple of the Batman Rogue’s Gallery ever since, her profile being considerably upped in recent years by her status as Harley Quinn’s… well, the jury’s out, but let’s say very good friend. At least. A recurring role in the ‘Gotham’ TV series has also spurred demand for Ivy’s early appearances over the last few years. This Batman #181 is a splendid FN+ copy, pence stamp unobtrusive, with vibrant unbroken red cover background, good, gloss, clear unmarred cover image, and most importantly the centrefold pin-up (frequently missing, depriving the second story of its splash page) firmly in place! FN+ p £400. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD