*DC: From 1966, this Bute Collection copy of Batman #181, featuring the debut of one of the Gotham Guardian’s most famous female nemeses is the first copy we’ve had in for a number of years. 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. This mid-grade copy has good cover colour, firm, tight staples and nice quality white to off-white pages. It has a vertical subscription crease down the centre, some minor wear at spine and bottom edge and a tiny scuff without loss on the ‘N’ in the logo. Most importantly the centrefold pin-up (frequently missing, depriving the second story of its splash page) is firmly in place!
PICTURED: BATMAN #181 VG+ £450