Publishers / DC / Batman (1940) / #426
426December 1988
$1.50; 2.00 CAD; 0.60 GBP

Batman #426

DC · December 1988 · on sale 1988-08-25

First appearance: Dr. Sheila Haywood1 variantStoryline: A Death in the Family
Buy it now on eBay ›Graded copies ›
How to read this file
  • Every claim on this page traces to a public bibliographic record; the sources are listed at the bottom of the file.
  • A first-appearance badge means this is the earliest non-flashback appearance on record in this database.
  • Buy links are eBay affiliate links. They never change what the record says.

Identification plate

Series
Batman (DC, 1940 series)
Issue
#426
Publication date
December 1988
Key date
1988-12-00
On-sale date
1988-08-25
Indicia publisher
DC Comics Inc.
Price
$1.50; 2.00 CAD; 0.60 GBP
Pages
52
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

Match the book in your hand against this plate before paying an edition-specific price.

Why this issue matters

First appearance of Dr. Sheila Haywood - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0A Death in the Family, Book One of Fourcover1pencils: Mike Mignola; inks: Mike Mignola; colors: Anthony TollinBatman, Bruce Wayne
1A Death in the Family, Chapter 1 & 2comic story44script: Jim Starlin; pencils: Jim Aparo; inks: Mike DeCarlo; colors: Adrienne Roy; letters: John CostanzaBatman, Harvey Dent, Barbara Gordon, Commissioner James Gordon, Dr. Sheila Haywood First, Joker, Alfred Pennyworth, Robin, Catherine Todd, Jason Todd, Willis Todd, Two-Face, Bruce Wayne

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD; barcode 07098930430712

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Batman: A Death in the Family #[nn]1989On eBay ›
DC Comics Classics Library: Batman - A Death in the Family #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-2516-2		2009On eBay ›

Reading the story costs a fraction of owning the issue. Both routes are on every file.

Before you buy

  • Confirm the UPC box: a publisher mark instead of a barcode means direct edition, a barcode means newsstand.
  • Glossy covers of this era show edge chipping easily. Check black edges closely in the photos.
  • Check the staples and centerfold; heavily read anniversary and key issues loosen there first.

Series context

‹ #425426 of 715#427 ›

Sources

Found an error in this file? corrections@comicrecord.com