Price history & market evidence
Price observations belong to this edition. Guide estimates, catalog references and completed sales are separate kinds of evidence.
| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | $136.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 1986-03-01 |
| 4.0 | $5.07 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1986-03-01 |
| 6.0 | $13.40 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 1986-03-01 |
| 8.0 | $21.57 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1986-03-01 |
| 9.2 | $32.73 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1986-03-01 |
| 9.6 | $115.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 1986-03-01 |
| 9.8 | $104.89 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 1986-03-01 |
| RAW | $4.70 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1986-03-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 11 graded copies for Shadow of the Batman #4 (1986). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
The Laughing Fish
Detective Comics Vol 1 475|1
| StoryTitle2 = Sign of the Joker! | Synopsis2 = Detective Comics Vol 1 476|1
| StoryTitle3 = Viewpoints | Synopsis3 = Mystery in Space Vol 1 111|11
| Appearing1 = Detective Comics Vol 1 475|1 | Appearing2 = Detective Comics Vol 1 476|1 | Appearing3 = Mystery in Space Vol 1 111|11
| Notes = * The Batman stories from this issue are also reprinted in the *Batman: Strange Apparitions)* trade paperback and The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (Collected). * The Batman stories from this issue were nominated at the 1979 Eagle Awards for Favorite Comic book Artist (US), and for Best Continued Story. * This story was adapted into the 1993 episode of *Batman: The Animated Series)*, "The Laughing Fish_Episode%3A_The_Laughing_Fish)". * A billboard on one of the story panels reads, "See the inkology of Terry Austin!" * The Joker's televised threat is reminiscent of a similar scene from the first Joker story in Batman #1. In this issue the Joker says, "Tonight, at precisely twelve o'clock, I will kill G. Carl Francis! The Joker has spoken!" In *Batman #1* he says, "Tonight, at precisely twelve o'clock midnight I will kill Henry Claridge and steal the Claridge Diamond. Do not try to stop me! The Joker has spoken!"
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Creative credits
Writers: Steve Englehart, Steve Englehart, Charlie Boatner
Interior art: Marshall Rogers, Marshall Rogers, Marshall Rogers
Color: Jerry Serpe, Glynis Wein, Tatjana Wood
Source records & attribution
Panel Profits keeps each source identity attached to its edition record.
GCD: 41184
PANEL PROFITS: 3632667