First Appearance · DC
First appeared in Batman #181 · 1954
About the character
Dr. Pamela Isley is a botanist-turned-supervillain who uses plant-based toxins and a fierce passion for ecology against Gotham's enemies. First appeared in Batman #181 — one of the most popular Silver Age villain debut issues.
What is a first appearance worth?
Batman #181 is an actively traded UK collectible. Most raw copies in presentable condition fetch two to low three figures; sharper, higher-grade copies and any CGC-slabbed examples do noticeably better. Worth getting a proper offer rather than guessing from online price guides.
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