Killer Croc first appeared in Batman #357, published by DC in 1983. That places it in the Bronze Age.
Why this issue matters
A recurring Batman villain with a rare skin condition giving him reptilian features and immense strength, debuting in the same issue that introduced Jason Todd as the new Robin.
Batman #357 is also the first appearance of Jason Todd (Robin II), which is part of why the book carries the weight it does.
Key facts
Batman #357
- Character: Killer Croc
- Publisher: DC
- Cover year: 1983
- Era: Bronze Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1983
- Hobgoblin Amazing Spider-Man #238, 1983
- Lobo Omega Men #3, 1983
- Beta Ray Bill Thor #337, 1983
More DC firsts from the Bronze Age
- Ra's Al Ghul Batman #232, 1971
- Man-Bat Detective Comics #400, 1970
- John Stewart (Green Lantern) Green Lantern #87, 1971
- Swamp Thing House of Secrets #92, 1971
- Darkseid Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134, 1970
- Metron New Gods #1, 1971
- Deathstroke New Teen Titans #2, 1980
- Cyborg DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
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