Batman #181 Simone Bianchi Virgin Variant Whatnot 2023 Facsimile DC NM
Product Details
Celebrate one of the most vital milestones in Gotham City history with this gorgeous, textless Batman #181 Simone Bianchi Virgin Variant. Originally released as a highly sought-after retailer exclusive for the Whatnot streaming platform network, this 2023 facsimile edition completely strips away traditional trade dress title logos and bar codes. It lets the breathtaking, fine-art style of master illustrator Simone Bianchi take absolute center stage.
This premium printing meticulously reproduces the legendary Silver Age milestone from April 19, 1966—famously introducing the first appearance of Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley), alongside a classic pin-up gallery insert structure. Combining the timeless narrative historical importance of the original DC masterwork with clean, modern-era aesthetic packaging, this book is an essential addition for serious Batman character completionists and modern art variant collectors alike.
Core Collector Features & Listing Details
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Exclusive Pedigree: Limited edition Whatnot / Carnivore Comics / ComicTom101 premium retailer variant.
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Virgin Cover Art: Text-free, unfiltered front cover display emphasizing Simone Bianchi's painterly design work.
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Key Issue Heritage: Full, complete page-for-page facsimile restoration replicating the iconic 1st Poison Ivy storyline.
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Condition Grade Range: Sharp, unread archival stock copy handling crisp corners, spine alignment, and clean gloss surfaces (Estimated NM/NM- or better).