Lot 128
Batman #181 CGC 4.0 1st Appearance of Poison Ivy With Pin Up Centre Page (DC Comics, 1966) Off-White to White Pages
Northern Collection Part Two: Hulk and Iron Man | CB26007
Auction: 10 July 2026 11.00 BST
Description
Batman #181 ‘Beware of Poison Ivy’ CGC 4.0 1st Appearance of Poison Ivy (DC Comics, 1966). Pin-up by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson.
The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Analysts, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Colour. Cover price $0.12.
CGC Certificate: #4720581002.
Grader Notes: detached centerfold, stain right bottom of front cover, multiple crease cover breaks colour. Off-white to white pages.
