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Gal Schwartz ISRAEL
Member Since May 2005
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Norm Breyfogle - Batman Shadow Of The Bat #2 page 13 - 1st FULL appearance of Victor Zsasz !

Location: Breyfogle, Norm
Artists: Norm Breyfogle (Penciller) ,  Norm Breyfogle (Inker) ,  Alan Grant (Writer)

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Norm Breyfogle - Batman Shadow Of The Bat #2 page 13 - 1st FULL appearance of Victor Zsasz !
Artwork Details
Location: Breyfogle, Norm
Title: Norm Breyfogle - Batman Shadow Of The Bat #2 page 13 - 1st FULL appearance of Victor Zsasz !*
Artist:  Norm Breyfogle (Penciller) ,  Norm Breyfogle (Inker) ,  Alan Grant (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 5267
Likes on CAF: 8
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 30
Added to Site: 3/15/2012

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Description
Coming full circle with this one, as it relates to the very first
original art page I'd bought !

To me, this piece isn't just a "big one", but THE "big one" -
the one page I've been searching for ever since I've started
collecting original art !

As many of you may remember, my very first OA post was
a page from BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #1;
That page featured the actual very first "appearance" and mention
of Mr. Zsasz (can be viewed within the same CAF folder).

The thing is - he appeared caged in a box, with only a small window,
from which you could only see his mouth... a great mystery buildup...
but not much of an "appearance".

Zsasz finally made his full appearance in the next issue, where he revealed his
scarred body in a shocking scene which in my mind remains a "game changer"
when it comes to Batman comics. (when I read it in the '90s it was this moment
that transferred this tale and villain from a "standard" Batman story into the
VERTIGO realms...

You also couldn't get a more "full" appearance than this - with only a very well
placed word balloon keeping this page code approved.

I'm proud to add this to my collection.

As always, I really enjoy your comments and thoughts (though I can only read
your comments, not your thoughts...).

I'll try to provide a MUCH better image once the art arrives.

About The Owner
Gal Schwartz
Member Since: May 2005
Last Login: July 2026
Ebay Id: galschwartz
Country: ISRAEL
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Graying Dadbod Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/15/2012

That's just ridiculous, and I mean that in the best way :)
Lloyd White Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/15/2012

Very, very nice--congratulations, Gal!
Brian Jones Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/15/2012

Well done Gal! A great pick up my friend!
Patrick  Brooks Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/15/2012

Dude, you are knocking them out of the part this year and it's only March. Congrats on this. Really nice.
Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted On 3/15/2012

Congrats and Mr. Zsasz is a sicko. :)
Maria Coppola Member Since 2011
Posted On 3/15/2012

And the hits keep coming! Fantastic page! And with the cleverly placed word balloon just adding to it's awesomeness!
Anthony F Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/15/2012

You did it! The grail of your collection! I thought the cameo from SotB 1 was cool, but this takes the cake!!! Your 2012 has been outstanding!
aric shapiro Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/15/2012

Congratulations on picking up your grail piece, and what a piece it is...all that is best about Breyfogle's bat run is summed up in this wonderful page.
Yehoy Lee Member Since 2010
Posted On 3/15/2012

This piece really defines art. The creepiness from the details is skin crawling. What a well done piece.
Jovi Neri Member Since 2011
Posted On 3/15/2012

I wouldn't call this a "grail" but more like a creepy page with even creepier dialogue! Such a great pickup since it has special meaning for you. Congratulations!
Fred Chamberlain Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/15/2012

I'm glad that you were able to get your hands on the big one and the DC editors ensured that word balloons covered up the big one.
Yet another comic art collector Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/16/2012

Great page! Congratulations.
Troy C. Punswick Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/17/2012

VERY cool piece Gal! It would be great if you could share how you came to acquire this awesome page.
Dietmar Krueger Member Since 2010
Posted On 3/29/2012

Congratulations on the piece, very nice.
j sly Member Since 2011
Posted On 4/16/2012

Very nice page! Congrats!
Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/20/2012

I actually remember seeing this in person. It was the guy's first piece of art he ever purchased and he had it framed at one point. Creeped me out too much and I thought it was too special to him to make an offer. Still has that timeless chilling effect.
Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/15/2013

Classic.
Earl Hamilton Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/16/2013

INSANE!!! THIS IS JUST COOLER THAN WORDS! CONGRATS!
Joe F. Member Since 2011
Posted On 1/27/2013

Mr Zsasz! Chilling.
William B Member Since 2011
Posted On 6/30/2013

This is a great page!!!
Damon Wright Member Since 2008
Posted On 10/7/2014

Spectacular, I see how the page you wanted would compliment. :)
Joshua McCoy Member Since 2013
Posted On 11/4/2014

Gal, what a page and what a first appearance!
J Ledger Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/22/2015

Wow fantastic page! Love it!
Matthew Kaczynski Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/12/2015

Historic piece of one of the most memorable (and lasting) of the "modern" Bat-villains. A true grail!
John Espinoza Member Since 2014
Posted On 7/9/2016

Wow! What a grail!
Reggie Francia Member Since 2014
Posted On 4/1/2018

Such an awesome page.

 Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 11/30/2021

Awesome first appearance! Remember this book well! Thanks for posting!

 Lee P Member Since 2011
Posted On 1/21/2022

Congrats. Norm was another underappreciated talent that made his mark on the Batman mythos with creations like this.

 Bill J Member Since 2009
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Posted On 2/19/2024

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a stunning page! The first full appearance of Victor Zsasz! I always thought Zsasz was only interesting because he was the first Batman villain who didn't have a gimmick (Except the scar thing, which wasn't much of a gimmick). He didn't have a memorable backstory. He wasn't sympathetic in any way. Nevertheless, this introduction of him, drawn by the very talented Norm Breyfogle, is well done. Breyfogle did a lot of great work for DC and really knew how to make the most of a character. Great pick-up..

 O P Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/8/2025

Oh my. You are so lucky to have this

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