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  • Issue #0
    Batman (1940) 0
    Published Oct 1994 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4401589022
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    Looking back on his life, Bruce Wayne remembers how his parents' violent deaths at the hands of a two-bit gunman drove him to become the Dark Knight of Gotham City, and hints of a never-before revealed dark episode in Batman's early career are exposed, offering new insights into the character of the World's Greatest Detective. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #0. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Manley. Cover price $1.50.

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    $5 Batman #0 Newsstand Cover (1940-2011) DC
    $6 Batman #0 Newsstand Cover (1940-2011) DC Comics
    $7 BATMAN #0 1994 THE BEGINNING OF TOMORROW DC COMICS C1(PREOWN)V.G.
    $7 Batman #0-1994 vf Origin of Batman Doug Moench
    $7 Batman #0-1994 vf Newsstand Variant / Origin
    4 days left Auction Batman #0 - DC Comic - 1994 - The Beginning of Tomorrow
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    11 minutes left Auction Batman #0 (Mike Manley/Joe Rubenstein) DC Comics NM {Generations}
    4 days left Auction Batman #0 October 1994 The Beginning Of Tomorrow Moench DC Comics (9.2) NM-

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  • Issue #1
    Batman (1940) 1
    Published Apr 1940 by DC.
    • Restored: C3
    • Paper: Off white
    • Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced, staples replaced. "Best Wishes, Bob Kane" written on cover in pen.
    • Label #4378815017
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Page 24 Only.
    • Label #4215354014
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Page 10 Only.
    • Label #4215354012
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Page 14 Only.
    • Label #4215354008
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Page 19 Only.
    • Label #4215354007
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Page 9 Only.
    • Label #4215354010
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    Cover by Bob Kane. Reprints the origin of Batman from Detective Comics #33 with splash page from #34 by Bob Kane. "The Legend of the Batman - Who He Is and How He Came to Be!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a cheap crook, and young Bruce vows to avenge their deaths by warring on all criminals. First appearance of the Joker in "The Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson; Batman faces a new criminal who succeeds in killing famous men and stealing their prized possessions, leaving them all with "a smile" on their face! "The Giants of Hugo Strange," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Batman faces an arch criminal who has invented a serum to create a race of giant monsters, and nearly becomes one of them himself! "Strictly Publicity" text story by Guy Monroe. Biography of Batman creator Bob Kane, with photo. First appearance of the Cat (destined to become Catwoman), the first villainess in comic books, in "The Cat," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Batman and Robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the Travers necklace at the hands of the Cat! "Two Aces" text story by George Shute, art by Raymond Perry. Ginger Snap two-page story by Bob Kane (as Ted Raye). "The Joker Returns," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Joker escapes from prison to continue his rampage of death and to steal the famed Cleopatra necklace and Fire Ruby. Detective Comics ad. First Batman and Robin pin-up on the back cover. All stories in this issue consist of reprint material drawn from previous issues of Detective Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Issue #4
    Batman (1940) 4
    Published Jan 1941 by DC.
    • Restored: C4
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Restoration Includes: Color Touch, Pieces Added, Tear Seals, Reinforced. RIGHT EDGE OF CENTERFOLD AND TOP OF COVER TRIMMED.
    • Label #0359998002
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    • INCOMPLETE. Back cover, last page, and piece of Oddities page missing. Does not affect main features. Two center wraps detached.
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    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Joker organizes a crime circus that performs at the homes of wealthy patrons to size up the joint, then later robs them. "Blackbeard's Crew and the Yacht Society," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); When an exclusive yacht is taken over by a band of pirates led by the immortal Blackbeard himself, the Batman and Robin come aboard to swab the decks with them. "Public Enemy No. 1," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman must contend with Jimmy McCoy, a young bully who claws his way up through the ranks until he becomes the overlord of crime, but ends up being deserted by his mob, hunted by the Police and killed in a gutter. "Code of the Glove" text story, script by Clem Gordon, art by Raymond Perry. Two-page Ginger Snap story by Bob Kane (as Lou Reed). "Touchdown for Justice," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusader doubles as a star football player, who has been kidnapped in order that his team will lose and criminals will gain big time from the bets they have made. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Batman (1940) 5
    Published Mar 1941 by DC.
    Auction opens July 6
    • 5.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

    Cover by Bob Kane. "The Riddle of the Missing Card!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); With the help of some new partners in crime, the Joker sets up a gambling ship for the rich and wealthy, hoping to get them drunk so that they can be pumped for information about their valuable jewels. True-isms filler page by Henry Boltinoff. "Book of Enchantment," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman and Robin are sent to Fairyland by an inventor's strange machine that allows people to actually enter into the scenario of a book they are reading in order to try to locate his daughter he had sent there a few days earlier and return her safely. "The Case of the Honest Crook!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman helps out a young convict released from prison who is having trouble getting an honest job to support his new, but sick wife; The Caped Crusaders then vow to help track down the rats who set him up to be arrested. "Crime Does Not Pay," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman finds it very odd that a bank robber he is fighting with comes to the aid of another until he realizes that they are brothers. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $6,300 Batman #5 [1941] CGC 6.5 SCALES OF JUSTICE

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  • Issue #8
    Batman (1940) 8
    Published Dec 1941 by DC.
    • INCOMPLETE. Missing front cover, title page and centerfold (affects "Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make", "Chief Hot Foot" and "The Superstition Murders!" stories).
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    Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); From prison, Big Mike Russo is able to have his gang kidnap the warden, replace him and the guards with a look alike, then use the prison as a base of operations to commit crimes while providing alibis to those committing them; Batman figures that the only way to uncover this scenario is to get put in prison himself. "The Strange Case of Professor Radium!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); A scientist finds a way to use radium to bring the dead back to life, and he uses himself as a guinea pig; Although the experiments are successful, the Professor pays dearly for his discovery, for, in the end, as Batman says, it has created a Frankenstein monster. 2-page Chief Hot Foot story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Superstition Murders!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (signed), inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The cast of a stage production decides to have a "superstition" party, intentionally carrying out every well-known superstition they can think of; But when one of them is killed, Batman and Robin enter the fray to single out the perpetrator of the deed. "The Cross-Country Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders are invited to Washington D.C. to meet with the head of the FBI, but the Joker shows up and shoots the G-Man. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $2,200 Batman #8 (DC, 1942) Infinity Cover ,Cream to off-white pages
    $2,399 ⭐️Batman #8 (DC, 1941) CGC 1.8 Infinity Cover Early Joker Collectina Slight R
    1 day left Auction Batman #8 Nice Original Golden Age D.C. Comic Early Joker CGC 3.0

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  • Issue #11
    Batman (1940) 11
    Published Jun 1942 by DC.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects Bandits in Toyland story. Severe spine and edge damage with missing pieces, first wrap fully split at spine.
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    Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Joker's Advertising Campaign," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Joker escapes from prison and places ads each day in the newspaper to advertize to Batman and Robin his latest criminal pursuit. 1-page Clancy the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Payment In Full," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman discovers that the D.A. faces one of the most difficult decisions of his life: to persecute and send to the chair a criminal who once saved his life. "Bandits In Toyland!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Bruce Wayne is called to immediate jury duty and discovers that the defendant has been framed. "All the Angles" text story by Edgar Wilton. "Four Birds of a Feather!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Penguin joins in a financial enterprise with some "old friends" of his to open a night club called The Bird House in Florida.... with gambling as the real racket. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,250 Batman 11 Poor but Complete Classic Joker Cover 1942 Penguin

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  • Issue #13
    Batman (1940) 13
    Published Oct 1942 by DC.
    • Restored: B3
    • Paper: White
    • Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced.
    • Label #3799075002
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    Cover by Jerry Robinson. "The Batman Plays a Lone Hand!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Dick is rudely shocked when Bruce literally kicks him out of the house, not knowing that the Thumb has threatened to kill the Boy Wonder if Batman doesn't lay off. 2-page Round House Willie story by Bob Naylor. "Comedy of Tears!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders are bewildered to discover the reason behind the Joker's new campaign: to make people cry. "The Story of the Seventeen Stones!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); Once suffering from amnesia, and having served 20 years in jail on the rock pile, criminal Rocky Grimes decides to get back at former members of his mob by using stones. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Destination Unknown!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); A couple of criminals board a train, disguised as a doctor and his nurse, in order to get to a man accused of crime being transferred to the gas chamber, and kill him in an iron lung. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $2,500 BATMAN #13 Classic 1942 WW2 Cover‼️ Joker Appearance Bob Kane /Finger. COMPLETE
    20 hours left Auction 1942 Batman 13 CGC .50 Joker Appearance. WWII Parachute Cover. Joe DiMaggio.

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  • Issue #15
    Batman (1940) 15
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1943 by DC.
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #19-34D70A0-020

    Cover by Jack Burnley. "Your Face Is Your Fortune!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; Selina Kyle wins a beauty contest under an assumed name and falls in love with Bruce Wayne, who was one of the judges. 2-page Lucky-Bucky story by Bob Naylor. "The Boy Who Wanted to Be Robin!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); After watching the Caped Crusader's in action for a period of time, and especially Robin, a criminal boss decides that he will use Batman's methods against him and adopts a youngster to aid him. "The Two Futures," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders visit the world's greatest historian, whose fellow professors give them an idea what will happen to America's democratic way of life when the war ends. "A Lucky Break" text story by Dan Darcy. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Loneliest Men in the World," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); For this Christmas, Batman and Robin decide to play Santa to "the loneliest men in the world": those who have no friends at that festive time of the year. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #16
    Batman (1940) 16
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1943 by DC.
    • Interior complete. Full length spine split. Cover detached. Oxidation. Interior staining. Water damage.
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    • Interior is complete. Severe water damage. Mold. Full length spine split.
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    1st appearance of Alfred Pennyworth - Cover by Jerry Robinson. "The Joker Reforms!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; After robbing a jewelry store, the Joker crash-lands his escape plane and loses his memory; He stumbles into a town where he becomes a hero... but not to the other members of his gang, who seek the jewels, and come looking for him, as do the Caped Crusaders. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Grade A Crimes!", script by Ruth "Bunny" Lyons Kaufman (as Bunny Lyons), pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); After a series of early-bird robberies, Batman notes the appearances of a milkman and his horse-drawn wagon at the scene of every crime, and makes the connection that it is involved in the heists. "The Adventure of the Branded Tree!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); Batman and Robin track down the secret of a dagger-branded tree that led to the murder of two lumberjacks. "Motive" text story by Eric Carter. One-page Clancy the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Here Comes Alfred!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Things get very complicated when an English butler, named Alfred, suddenly shows up on the doorstep of Wayne Manor and announces that he is there is attend to their needs in order to fulfill a promise that he made to the original butler for the Wayne family. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $13,439 BATMAN #16 ~ DC 1943 ~ CGC 6.5 ~ 1ST ALFRED

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  • Issue #17
    Batman (1940) 17
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Double Cover: 1st cover 3.5, interior cover 5.0.
    • Label #4252144008
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4240854007
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    Cover by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane). "The Batman's Biographer!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Boswell Browne wants to document the exploits of Batman and Robin for future generations, but when members of the underworld hear him bragging to some children that he knows many secrets of the Dynamic Duo, a nefarious criminal decides to use Browne's knowledge against our heroes. 2-page Professor Pipp story by Jack Farr. "The Penguin Goes A-Hunting," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The Penguin attends a lecture by Gotham City's prison Warden Keyes, who talks about the city's most dangerous villains: the Scarecrow, the Joker and the Cat-Woman, but not Penguin. "Rogues' Pageant!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); At Alfred's urging, Bruce and Dick decide to take a short vacation after particularly strenuous battling against Gotham's underworld, they stop off in San Pablos, a city celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the courageous deeds of their forefathers. "Scrap Haul" text story by Allan Gerz. "Adventure of the Vitamin Vandals!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; While vacationing at Malibu Beach, Bruce and Dick become aware of several fishing vessels being robbed of their catches by a group of mysterious individuals who seem to disappear into thin air. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $600 Batman #17 CGC 2.0 Restored Grade Golden Age
    $900 Batman #17 (Jun-Jul 1943, D.C. Comics) CGC 1.8 GD- | 4391144001
    $1,495 Batman #17 CGC 3.0 DC Comics 1943 Golden Age War Cover Penguin Appearance
    $1,775 Batman 17, 1943 CGC 3.5 From The Collection Of Ruben Blades - Golden Age
    $2,100 Batman 17, 1943 CBCS 3.5 (not CGC)

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  • Issue #18
    Batman (1940) 18
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1943 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Ed Kressey, Dick Sprang, and Stan Kaye, inks by Dick Sprang and Stan Kaye. "The Secret of Hunter's Inn!", script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin, in their everyday identities as Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson (accompanied by Alfred), are investigating Hunter's Inn, the scene of many robberies of wealthy patrons and run into the Tweed Brothers. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Robin Studies His Lessons!", script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; When Dick brings home a miserable report card, Bruce relegates the youngster to studying at home instead of gallivanting about as Robin, the Boy Wonder! One-page Chief Hot Foot story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Good Samaritan Cops," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); In the first story of a series, Batman and Robin meet and work with different agencies within the realm of the Police Department: in this story, it's the Police Emergency Squad. "Boarders Away!" text story by Tod Lowry. "The Crime Surgeon!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; The Crime Surgeon, after successfully operating on and saving the life of the Warden at the prison he is incarcerated in, makes good his escape and re-opens his Crime Clinic: an agency that helps crooks to better carry out their crimes! 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,800 Batman #18 CGC Grade 1.0 1943 Hitler and Mussolini Appearances

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  • Issue #19
    Batman (1940) 19
    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 1943 by DC.
    Auction opens July 6
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Color touch. Staple rust.

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "Batman Makes a Deadline!", art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); After witnessing the fatal injuries to a top notch newspaper reporter who was kidnapped by a gang wanting to keep him silent regarding their activities, Batman and Robin decide to take over the story and bring the gang to justice. 'Atlantis Goes to War!', script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin decide to get involved in a case where a Nazi submarine attacks Allied shipping and then disappears without a trace. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 'The Case of the Timid Lion!', art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); One Mr. Lyon decides to perpetrate 'jokes' and robberies, using the Joker's calling card to implicate the Jester of Crime... something the Joker doesn't find amusing - nor do Batman and Robin! Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Dramatic Fragment" text story by Ted Allenby. "Collector of Millionaires," script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Norm Fallon; After handling a particular heart-rending situation between a friend of his and his wife, Bruce Wayne decides it's time for a vacation; But when "Bruce" returns from that vacation, he literally treats Dick Grayson like dirt. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,099 Batman #19 CGC GD/VG 3.0 Joker Appearance 1st Dick Sprang Art in title!

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  • Issue #20
    Batman (1940) 20
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1944 by DC.
    • INCOMPLETE. Missing piece from last page (affects art and story). Full length spine split in cover and first wrap. Missing back cover. Top staple removed. First two pages detached.
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    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Centuries of Crime!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The Joker enlists the aid of a fraudulent scientist and swami, convincing them that they can successfully carry out their fleecing of victims: in the past and the future! Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Trial of Titus Keyes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; Batman and Robin, figuring that the case in court against Titus Keyes is much too pat, investigate and discover the real culprit: the cell-mate of Keyes when he was in prison. One-page Hectic History story by Jack Farr. "The Lawmen of the Sea," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); In the 2nd story of a series involving various police divisions, Batman and Robin team-up with the Harbor Patrol to track down harbor pirates! "Convoy Sighted" text story by Walt Abbot. "Bruce Wayne Loses the Guardianship of Dick Grayson!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; One day a couple show up at the Wayne mansion claiming to be the Aunt and Uncle of Dick Grayson, and they successfully get custody of the boy. But Batman smells a rat when the couple call up Bruce Wayne and offer him the opportunity to "buy" Dick back! 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $3,500 BATMAN #20 1943 1944 CGC 3.5 WHITE PAGES 1ST BATMOBILE COVER
    $3,750 Batman 20 CGC 5.5 - OW/W - First Batmobile Cover - Joker Appearance - Golden Age
    2 days left Auction BATMAN # 20 FIRST BATMOBILE COVER CGC 3.0 RESTORED
    7 days left Auction Batman #20 The Joker in The Centuries Of Crime 1943 Good-

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  • Issue #21
    Batman (1940) 21
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1944 by DC.
    • COVERLESS. INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing (missing page 2 of "Brother" and page 1-9 of "His Lordship's Double!").
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    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Streamlined Rustlers!", script by Jack Schiff, art by Dick Sprang; Batman and Robin head west to see if they can stem the tide of cattle rustling, which has been caused by war-time rationing, and is the source of black market beef. "Blitzkrieg Bandits!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); The Caped Crusaders must stop a criminal mastermind who uses a genius in military science to actually plan crimes for gems and other loot, thinking the crook is writing a series of newspaper articles on him. 2-page Brother story by Paul Fung. "His Lordship's Double!", script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); The Caped Crusaders have to outwit a criminal element which targets a Lord Burleigh, a man who has come to America to interest an American oil company in his discovery of a cheaper process for obtaining rubber from petroleum. "Hero's Mission" text story by George Brandon. 1-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Three Eccentrics!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Ed Kressy (layouts) and Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Batman must outwit the Penguin, who has invented a small motion picture camera with telescopic lenses, which is precise enough to see combinations to wall safes as they are being opened. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $600 BATMAN #21 CGC 2.5 GD+ Early Penguin 1944 DC Comics

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  • Issue #22
    Batman (1940) 22
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1944 by DC.
    Auction opens July 6
    • Centerfold detached. Cover and interior oxidation. Staple rust, rust migration.

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Duped Domestics!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; Alfred is in love, and to impress the fair maid he has designs on, he poses as the Batman, unaware that his "girl" is actually the Catwoman in disguise! "Dick Grayson, Telegraph Boy!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; A cleaver gangster and his gang use a powerful telescope to look in on various places of interest, like banks and museums, and discover which places they can carry out profitable heists. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Conversational Clue!", script by Mort Weisinger, art by Jerry Robinson; Overhearing an accidental conversation in the library, Alfred decides to follow it up and it leads him into a life and death situation for him unless he can put the practices into play that he has learned from Batman. 1-page Judge Jollopy story by Jack Farr. Waste Paper Has Become a Weapon of War! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Jerry Robinson. "Deduct a Murder" text story by Walt Cochrane. "The Cavalier Rides Again!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris; The Cavalier, still smarting from his previous encounter with the Caped Crusaders, taunts his foes once more as he seeks to add the Meerbrandt model of the Magi Diamond to his "Chamber of Prizes.". 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #23
    Batman (1940) 23
    Published Jul 1944 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Pedigree: Secret Sound
    • Label #4332679002
    • Centerfold MARRIED and detached. Small corner piece torn from last page of Damsel in Distress story, affects one speech bubble.
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    • INCOMPLETE. Two center wraps missing, interrupts art and story. Cover detached at one staple.
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    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects art and story. Staining throughout interior.
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    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Upside Down Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Gene McDonald; Batman and Robin must stop the Joker's mad schemes, as he commits several "upside down crimes" that leave the Caped Crusaders literally standing on their heads. 1-page Life's Little Laffs story by Ray Houlihan. "Damsel in Distress!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Dick's crush on a girl leads him and the Batman into a case involving kidnapping and murder. 1-page Handy Andy story by Jack Farr. "Borrowed Butler!", art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Bruce hires out Alfred to a neighbor who is having week-end guests, and whose butler is sick. "Accidents Will Happen" text story by Tod Lowry. "Pelt Plunderers!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin head up into the frozen north to assist the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stop a gang of thieves who plunder beaver pelts trapped by locals and who then sell them for big profits, which they plan to spend back in the States. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    4 days left Auction batman comics 1967 Netherlands

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  • Issue #24
    Batman (1940) 24
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1944 by DC.
    Auction opens July 6
    • Cover detached at one staple. Stamps on interior pages.

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "It Happened In Rome," script by Joe Samachson, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Bruce Wayne is sent back to the time of the ancient Romans and runs afoul of a high official as Batman, so Robin must also make the journey back to help the Caped Crusader get out of the jam he is in. "Convict Cargo!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Bruce Wayne allows himself to come under investigation by the District Attorney for juggling the books in order to ferret out a clever gang that, for a price, makes wealthy suspicious men like Wayne "disappear" from prosecution. 1-page Gee-Man story by Ray McGill. "Western Incident" text story by Tex Palmer. "Police Line-Up!", art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Alfred attends a Police line-up in order to sharpen his visual recognition skills, something that nearly backfires on him. "The Mayors of Yonville!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); The Caped Crusaders must save the people of Yonville from a gold swindle, but they have to break out of jail to accomplish it. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,150 Batman # 24 FINE VERY FINE Sept. 1944 Rusty staples Dick Sprang cover &
    $2,042 BATMAN #24 DC COMICS 1944 GOLDEN AGE CGC 7.5 GRADED! 1ST APP PROF NICHOLS

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  • Issue #25
    Batman (1940) 25
    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 1944 by DC.
    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Signed by Jerry Robinson on 07/24/2010.
    • Label #0169290001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "Knights of Knavery," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; Batman's attempt to set a trap to catch the Penguin and the Joker backfires and the two criminals form a partnership to commit crimes and outwit the Caped Crusaders. "The Sheik of Gotham City!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; An evil, former Sheik in Bahgdad learns that the true Sheik, once thought dead, is alive and well, living in exile in Gotham City as a cab driver, so he travels to Gotham to find this man and kill him. 2-page "A Blow for Freedom" by Stan Carter. "The Mesmerized Manhunter!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred decides to go to the theatre one night to use his detective skills to expose the tricks of a stage magician, and ends up capturing a thief who stole the box office receipts while being hypnotized! "The Kilowatt Cowboys!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; The Caped Crusaders are sent to investigate the thefts of valuable copper wire from the Rocky Dam Light and Power Company, which is erecting a power cable into a new territory. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,000 * BATMAN #25 1st Joker-Penguin Super Villain Team-Up! CGC 2.5 Green Label
    $2,495 Batman 25 CGC 5.0 - OW/W - First and Only Golden Age Joker/Penguin Team-Up

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  • Issue #28
    Batman (1940) 28
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1945 by DC.
    • Restored: C1
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Significant scuff(s) inner well
    • Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.
    • Label #2707744001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. "Shadow City!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); When several wealthy playboys are taken in by a quick-rich scheme hatched by the Joker, Batman decides to visit the Crime Clown's layout that he called Shadow City. "The Great Handcuff King!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred decides to get a pair of handcuffs in order to practice putting them on felons, but when he decides to practice on a fellow gentlemen's gentlemen, Alfred is shocked at the result. "Shirley Holmes, Policewoman!", script by Bill Finger, art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin have to battle a large-scale outbreak of short-confidence rackets. 1-page Handy Andy story by Jack Farr. "Once a Fighter" text story by Stan Carter. "Batman Goes To Washington!", script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Batman decides to enlist the aid of a Senator and the public in getting ex-cons the chance to get honest work. 1-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #29
    Batman (1940) 29
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1945 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3944419005

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "Enemy No. 1," script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Adam Frank has a fetish about being "the first" in everything he does, and when things don't work out to his advantage, he decides to turn to crime. "The Butler's Apprentice!", art by Jerry Robinson; A group of criminals have targeted a rich place to rob, but it is so well guarded that they find it difficult to get in the place; Then they get an idea: one of them will be trained as a butler, who'll work as an inside man... and Alfred is chosen as the one to train him! "Heroes By Proxy!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Two private detectives are down in the dumps because they are flat broke, even though they have great detective abilities; When they hear that the Wayne Mansion has been robbed, they decide to change their tactics and investigate, disguised as Batman and Robin! "Freedom's Stamp" text story by Eddie Bell. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mails Go Through!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When the local postman is wounded in a chase involving the Caped Crusaders, Batman takes over the job for a day and learns of the kidnapping of a man by the Scuttler, who has committed the crime in order to get a registered letter which will reveal information about an invention worth millions. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #30
    Batman (1940) 30
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1945 by DC.
    • Cover detached at one staple, 4 3/4" cumulative spine split, extra staples (manufacturing).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "Back To the Big House!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); No matter what jobs the Penguin plans and tries to carry out, Batman and Robin are always there to stop him, but, in the end, it's one of the Penguin's own umbrellas that sends him back to the big house! "While the City Sleeps!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Batman decides to take Robin out on the town late at night to illustrate to him all of the people who are up and at work; Unfortunately, a group of criminals are hard at work also and the Dynamic Duo have to go to work... on them! "The Pointed Pistol" text story by Jesse Merlan. "Alias the Baron!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred is mistaken for a crook who has double-crossed gang leader, Ed Rocket. "Ally Babble and the Fourteen Peeves!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Ally Babble is hired by a wealthy man to take care of 14 of his pet peeves, and if he successfully does so, he will be given $5000, which creates a mountain of headaches for Batman. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #33
    Batman (1940) 33
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1946 by DC.

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "Crime on the Wing!", script by Bill Finger, art by Win Mortimer (as Bob Kane); Mobsters decide to use the Penguin as a ruse for Batman and Robin to follow while they commit crimes. "The Looters!", art by Win Mortimer (as Bob Kane); Seeing both of his parents killed in an earthquake on a small Pacific island, Dorry Leaf becomes an expert on these phenomena, and is offered a post at Pacific Coast University to oversee a seismographic observatory that he is determined to make quake-proof!; However, crooks become interested when they discover that the Professor can predict in advance where quakes will occur; Batman and Robin step in. "Double Trouble" text story by Murray Boltinoff (as Blair Bolton). "The Search for Santa Claus!", art by Win Mortimer (as Bob Kane); Jim Jocelyn's thieving cousins have a high time spending the money that their uncle had amassed for charities by using it to build up their own multi-million dollar businesses; They decide that the only way they can safeguard themselves is to murder their uncle. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #36
    Batman (1940) 36
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1946 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #1075932001

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Penguin's Nest!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; The Penguin opens a new restaurant in town, but queerly asks guests to hand-write their orders and sign them, then he does everything possible to get himself arrested; Batman and Robin investigate. "Stand-In For Danger!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; A famed movie stand-in uses his skills to lead a life of crime, but it takes the hard work of the Batman and Robin to discover the reason why. "Elusive London Eddie!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred notices a wanted poster in the post office for an English thief; Believing the Police to be baffled, he reasons that only an English detective would know the psychology of such a man, and be able to track him down and capture him. "A Matter of Honesty" text story by Stan Carter. "Sir Batman at King Arthur's Court!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), art by Ray Burnley; King Arthur story with Merlin; Batman and Robin vs. Sir Mordred and Queen Morgan LeFey. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,395 BATMAN # 36 DC 1946 CGC 7.5 SPRANG COVER PENGUIN APPEARANCE
    $2,500 Batman Comics #36 DC Comics 8-9/1946 CGC 8.0 Cream To Off-White Pages

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  • Issue #38
    Batman (1940) 38
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1947 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4153925001
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Paper flake(s) in case
    • Label #4324469003
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    Cover by Dick Sprang. "Peril In Greece," script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Jim Mooney; Batman and Robin travel to ancient Greece to see the first Olympic Games; When a group of Persians try to disrupt the games to start a civil war, Batman and the athletes step in. "The Carbon Copy Crimes," script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; A series of murders are similar to those of Batman's first big case six years previous; People depicted in portraits are murdered. "Memo To a Murderer" text story by Blair Bolton. "The Penguin On Parole!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jim Mooney; The Penguin is paroled into the custody of Batman and Robin after the Penguin saves the life of a prison warden from a fire. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $699 BATMAN #38 - NICE VG 4.0 - CLASSIC PENGUIN CVR LOW $699 BIN !
    4 days left Auction BATMAN #38 DC COMICS GOLDEN AGE 1946 CGC 4.5 GRADED PENGUIN COVER AND STORY

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  • Issue #39
    Batman (1940) 39
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1947 by DC.
    • Cover coming loose at staples, centerfold detached at one staple, 1.5" cumulative spine split.
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    • Margin pieces torn from the first two pages (slightly affects panel edge). Centerfold detached at one staple.
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    Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. "The Frightened People!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; Batman and Robin employ cats to thwart a gang chief who is afraid of felines. "The Man In the Iron Mask!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; A gang boss welds an iron mask onto Iron-Hat Ferriss head; Ferris tries to get the mask removed while Batman goes after him. "Death Serenade" text story by Desmond Walters. One-page Willie the Office Boy story by Phil Berube. "A Christmas Tale," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; Synopsis: Batman chases Catwoman, who has stolen three cats to use in her crimes. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    3 days left Auction BATMAN #39 CGC 5.5 RESTORED 1947

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  • Issue #40
    Batman (1940) 40
    Published May 1947 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #4179298007

    Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. "The 13 Club!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Batman joins the 13 Club, an outfit that disproves superstitions, to stop the Joker. "The Case of Batman II," pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Robin and Alfred enlist a gymnast named Bill Randall to become Batman after Bruce Wayne dies. "Melody of Murder" text story by Tom Neill. 2-page Prof. Pipp story by Jack Farr. "The Grand Opera Murders!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Batman and Robin see an accident at the opera that kills two actors; they investigate because it might be a crime. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    1 day left Auction Batman 40 CGC 3.5 (1947) - Bill Finger - Dick Sprang - Joker Appearance

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  • Issue #41
    Batman (1940) 41
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1947 by DC.
    • Remaindered Copy, more than 1/3 of front cover missing (interior complete).
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    Cover art by Jim Mooney. "The Bird Cage Bandits!", art by Jim Mooney; Penguin is released from prison and he pretends to go straight by opening a bird store and giving away special birds to important people; Batman is suspicious of Penguin's activities and he decides to check upon the gifted birds; Soon, Batman and Robin discover that Penguin is using the bird cages he provided to carry bombs and other devices. Wheaties ad featuring Jerry Witte. "The Bandits of Tiny Town!", art by Jim Mooney; Some thugs from Gotham City are raiding and stealing Midget Town, a city populated by small people; Batman and Robin learn of the unfortunate events and they travel to the neighboring town to help out. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Score" text story by Bob Baker. "Batman, Interplanetary Policeman!", art by Jim Mooney; A Martian citizen has come to Earth to ask the assistance of Batman and Robin in order to defeat a vile emperor called Sax Gola; Batman and Robin are glad to help and they travel to Mars on the Martian's spaceship. Little Arthur one-page story by Phil Berube. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #42
    Batman (1940) 42
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1947 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #3814603001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Cover detached at original staples, staple added (not manufacturing), 2.5" cumulative spine split.
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    Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. "Claws of the Catwoman!", script by Bill Finger, art by Charles Paris; Catwoman escapes from prison and starts a crime spree, basing her crimes on famous fictional cat stories; Batman and Robin investigate the case and they confront the plunder princess on several occasions, but they are outsmarted each time. Wheaties ad with Pete Reiser. "Blind Man's Bluff!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Charles Paris and Curt Swan (next to last panel last page only), inks by Charles Paris and Stan Kaye (next to last panel last page only); A criminal learns that a police officer suspects Bruce Wayne is Batman and he pretends to use the secret to his advantage; Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne has been left blind on a heroic act while saving a kid from a burning building. Chief Hot Foot half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "Death Stalk" text story by Bob Baker. "The Robot Robbers!", script by Bill Finger, art by Charles Paris; Three criminals who had been sentenced to life in prison are set free on their old years by an unknown person; They are taken to the house of Doctor Hercules, who informs them that he wants to use their special criminal talents and he provides them with enormous robots that they can remotely control, in order to fulfill the crimes they are no longer capable of because of their age; Using the robots, the thugs start a crime spree in Gotham City and their actions get the attention of Batman and Robin. Playful Pop one-page story by Phil Berube. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #44
    Batman (1940) 44
    Published Jan 1948 by DC.
    • Cover detached, several staples added (not manufacturing), heavy tearing, cover oxidation, 4" cumulative spine split.
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    Cover pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Charles Paris. "Gamble With Doom!", art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); The Joker becomes passionate about gambling, but ordinary stakes won't satisfy him; The stakes with death to the loser involves Batman and Robin. "Born For Adventure!", script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Batman and Robin team with an archeologist to track an international thief called the Globetrotter, who has come to Gotham City. "Strange Territory" text story by M. G. Pattington. "The First American Detective!", art by Jim Mooney; To solve the mystery surrounding his ancestor Silas Wayne, Bruce Wayne has Professor Nichols send him into the past; When Batman and Robin arrive in 1787, they stop a gang of highwaymen and encounter Franklin, who frees them. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $3,200 BATMAN #44 CGC VG+ 4.5 (DC 12/47-1/48) JOKER COVER. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN APPEARANCE

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  • Issue #45
    Batman (1940) 45
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1948 by DC.
    • Cover and two center wraps detached, 4" cumulative spine split, soiling throughout interior.
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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. World's Finest Comics ad. "The Lady Rogues!", art by Charles Paris; A famous author has recently published a book about the most evil women in history and a Hollywood studio has bought the rights to make a movie based on the book; At the same time, Catwoman escapes from prison and when she learns that she wasn't included in the book, she decides to sabotage the film and steal from the crew and the studio; Catwoman's criminal spree is successful until she is captured by Batman and Robin. Western Comics ad. Wheaties ad featuring "Chick" Davies. "A Parole for Christmas!", script by Bill Finger, art by Charles Paris; An ex-convict is released on parole during Christmas; This man looks exactly like Bruce Wayne and as soon as he is released from prison he is attacked by some thugs; He is saved by Batman and Robin and they are shocked to see the similarity between him and Bruce. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Untitled Readin', 'Ritin', an' Ritchie story by Bob Naylor. "Shoe Shine," script by Walter B. Gibson (as Henry Lysing), art by Raymond Perry. Shorty one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. Daffy & Doodle half-page by Lit-Win. "The Match!", script by Bill Finger, art by Charles Paris; An arsonist called The Match has started operating in Gotham; Batman and Robin team up with the Gotham Fire Department to capture the criminal. Gang Busters comic book ad. Mister Grumble, The Big Boss one-page story by Phil Berube. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    1 day left Auction 1948 BATMAN No 45 COVER SPLIT & DETACHED SOLID INTERIOR CHRISTMAS COVER! L@@K!

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  • Issue #46
    Batman (1940) 46
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1948 by DC.
    Auction opens July 6
    • Restored: B1
    • Paper: Off white
    • Restoration Includes: Small of Color Touch on Cover.
    • Label #4290048002
    • Cover colors misaligned (printing). Cover oxidation, water spots, centerfold detached at one staple.
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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. "Guileful Greetings!" or "The Joker Sends Regards!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When Joker breaks out of jail the underworld throws a party for his escape complete with giant greeting cards; Drawing inspiration, the Joker commits a series of crimes where he sends Batman cryptic greeting cards giving the caped crusader clues as to what he intends rob. Wheaties ad with Leo Johnson. "Big House Chaplain!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Batman infilitrates the Gotham Prison to break down a large network of criminals working from inside. Western Comics ad. "Clean Up" text story by Kit Marlin, art by Raymond Perry. Gang Busters comic ad. "The Batman That History Forgot!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Professor Carter Nichols wants to learn about a man named Batman in the 15th Century and he sends Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson back in time; The Dynamic Duo meet with Leonardo da Vinci and they help him fight back the oppression caused by a cruel ruler. One-page Nervous Norman story by Phil Berube. Half-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $500 Batman #46 (Apr-May 1948, D.C. Comics) CGC 1.8 FR/GD | 4391144002
    $550 Batman #46 (1948) CGC 3.5 -- Joker and Leonardo Da Vinci appearances; Sprang
    2 days left Auction Batman #46* 1.8 grade * 1948

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  • Issue #47
    Batman (1940) 47
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1948 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. In this key issue, Batman's origin is explored in detail for the first time in "The Origin of Batman!" in which Batman tracks down the killers of his mother and father. In this same story, the Bat Signal also used for the first time; script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. "Fashions in Crime!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman breaks out of jail in a spectacular way and as soon as she is free again, she realizes that she could use the fashion trends as her new crime theme; Posing as the manager of an important fashion magazine, Catwoman is granted access to the houses of many wealthy people and later she steals from them; Batman and Robin intervene. "The Chain Gang Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In pursuit of bank robbers, Batman and Robin chase them to a side street where they suddenly disappear. "The Adventures of Popsicle Pete and Bob Feller" ad. "Winged Justice" text story by Ted Rosen, art by Raymond Perry. One-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #48
    Batman (1940) 48
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1948 by DC.
    • Paper: Brittle
    • Label #4389505009
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. "The Fowls of Fate!", pencils by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Upset with his recent failures in crime, the Penguin breaks out of prison again and vows to no longer use birds in his crimes. Wheaties ad with Bob Elliott. "The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Wolf Brando has escaped from jail and makes his way to Wayne Manor; He finds the ultimate secret, the Batcave, and tries to escape via the Batmobile. One-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. "There She Blows: Whales and Whaling" text story, art by Raymond Perry. Scribbly comic book ad. Untitled Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Crime from Tomorrow!", pencils by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A gang of "men from the future" has started committing crimes across Gotham and the Dynamic Duo suspect that the people responsible might be connected to the "World of the Future" Fair. Dale Evans Comics ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    4 days left Auction The Batman 48 Pgx No Cgc penguin story 1948 DC Detective Comics dark knight Low!

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  • Issue #49
    Batman (1940) 49
    Published Nov 1948 by DC.
    • Restored: B1
    • Paper: White
    • Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.
    • Label #2019159011
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • PAGE 24 MARRIED WITH TAPE.
    • Label #4419899017
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. 1st appearance Mad Hatter and Vicki Vale in "The Scoop of the Century!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Mad Hatter tries numerous robberies while Vicki Vale attempts to prove Batman and Bruce Wayne are the same person. The Prison Doctor!, script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; A prison doctor must face a trial for his egregious actions. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. The Unknown Rays text story by Joe Samachson (as William Morrison, art by Raymond Perry. Batman's Arabian Nights!, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; Spotting what they think is the Joker's face on an ancient rug, Batman and Robin are sent into Arabia of the past where they meet the Crier, who uses tears, not laughter, to steal from the people of his day. One-page Ozzie story by Phil Berube. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear With Invisible Light" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $2,725 BATMAN #49 CGC VG- 3.5 DC 1948 1ST APPEARANCE OF VICKI VALE & THE MAD HATTER
    $3,950 Batman #49 DC (1948) CGC 5.5 Bob Kane Joker Cover 1st app. Mad Hatter Vicki Vale

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  • Issue #52
    Batman (1940) 52
    Published May 1949 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4387843002
    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached and MARRIED. Staples added (not manufacturing).Heavy tape on interior of cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. The Man With the Automatic Brain!:, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Thinker, using a machine he created, pretends to discover Batmans secret identity; To prevent The Thinker from achieving his goal, Bruce stages his death with Alfred's help; Vicki Vale takes a picture of Alfred tossing a dummy of Bruce into the ocean; Alfred is taken to prison for the murder of Wayne. Batman and the Vikings!, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; When Bruce and Dick visit the Gotham City museum, they note an image of a Viking that looks like Bruce Wayne.....and who is labeled a coward, so they visit Carter Nichols to go back in time to discover the truth. Untitled two-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. Fearless Wise Man text story, art by Raymond Perry. Cartoon Flips Starring Batman activity page by Martin Naydel. The Happy Victims!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker blackmails people into setting up fake robberies; The robberies stop when he tries to blackmail Bruce Wayne. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $675 batman #52 comic Certified by PGX 1.0

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  • Issue #54
    Batman (1940) 54
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1949 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #3944419006

    Cover pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Charles Paris. The Treasure Hunter!, art by Jim Mooney; A bad guy begins stealing valuable collectors items from rich people in Gotham City; Batman and Robin intervene. The Door Without a Key!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson get lost in Florida and discover an ancient castle; As Batman and Robin, they find a long lost fugitive; When they return in the Batplane, they can't find castle. Wonder Drug article, art by Raymond Perry. Untitled two-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. The Amazing Masquerade!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin battle John Foster and the Human Spider Mob. Safety First public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Wayne Boring. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #55
    Batman (1940) 55
    Published Nov 1949 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #1493863010
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4400973015
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. The Case of the 48 Jokers!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; The Joker starts his own criminal school; He prepares thugs from 48 States to become part of a large network of criminals; Batman and Robin learn of the cross-country crimes and confront the Joker in his base of operations. Bruce Wayne, Rookie Policeman!, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne agrees to carry on the honorable work of a dying policeman; He becomes a member of the Gotham City Police Department, but his duties create conflict with his work as Batman. One-page Fluffy story by Phil Berube. Stay in School -- Give Yourself a Chance public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. It's Your Future text story, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. The Bandit of the Bells!, pencils by Bob Kane and Charles Paris, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin must prevent the crimes of Gong, controls every kind of bell; When he steals a particularly valuable bell, Batman investigates. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $389 Batman 55 FR-GD (piece reattached, see desc) -- Great Joker Art Dick Sprang 1949

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  • Issue #56
    Batman (1940) 56
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1950 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4400973011
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride!, script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; The sickly Presidente of a Latin American nation implores the Caped Crusaders to come to his nation and train a Batman to keep law and order in his country. The Riddle of the Seven Birds!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; To receive money from gangster "Squeeze" Miller, the Penguin must complete seven robberies using seven different birds; Batman captures the Penguin and sends him back to jail. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. Whoosh and You're There! text article, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. A Greater Detective Than Batman!, script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; An amateur detective named Jack Starr begins solving cases faster than the Dynamic Duo; He becomes the number one detective in the Gotham City Police Department; Vicki Vale tries to help Batman and Robin. The Red Feather Kid public service announcement starring Green Arrow, script by Jack Schiff, art by George Papp. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #57
    Batman (1940) 57
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1950 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #3730039010
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3944419007

    Cover by Win Mortimer. The Trial of Bruce Wayne!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne stands trial for the custody of Dick Grayson; Batman intervenes and helps uncover the conspiracy orchestrated by a man that is trying to discredit Bruce Wayne's good name. The Walking Mummy!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A Gotham Museum archeologist finds the mummy of an ancient criminal in Egypt and takes back to Gotham; Thanks to a curse, the mummy walks among the living and begins a crime spree. 1950 Batman and Robin Calendar, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. The Bet That Made History text article, art by Raymond Perry. Casey the Cop -page story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Daffy & Doodle story. The Funny Man Crimes!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In prison, the Joker is upset at the current and most famous comedians as he thinks they don't deserve their reputation. The Joker breaks out of jail and performs a series of criminal stunts to convince people that he is the best comedian around; Batman and Robin intervene. Stand Up for Sportsmanship public service announcement with Batman and Robin, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #58
    Batman (1940) 58
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1950 by DC.
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split with MARRIED front cover. Tape on interior cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. The State-Bird Crimes!, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; While paroled from prison, the Penguin tries to convince the Birdlovers' Society to elect the Penguin as state bird; They mock him so he robs them one by one until Batman and Robin intervene. The Brand of a Hero!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson discover an unsolved mystery from the past; Professor Carter Nichols sends them back in time to investigate. Death Dance, art by Jack Sparling. One-page Daffy & Doodle story. Ultraviolet Bullets text article, art by Raymond Perry. The Black Diamond!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Crime lord The Black Diamond helps notorious criminals escape from prison so they will join his gang; He tells his gang to kill Batman; They manage to shoot him. -page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Code for Buddies public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Al Plastino. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $450 Batman #58 (Apr 1950-May 1950, D.C. Comics) CGC 2.0 GD | 4349671001
    8 days left Auction BATMAN #58 "1950". Presenting.. A PENGUIN Cover and Story!

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  • Issue #61
    Batman (1940) 61
    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 1950 by DC.
    Auction opens July 6
    • Full length spine split. Cover oxidation.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4331191006
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water saturation. Staple rust, rust migration.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Birth of Batplane II!", script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Criminals recreate replicas of the Batplane; Bruce and Dick build a new Batplane using Bruce's improved design model that will feature better equipment and different functionalities. "The Mystery of the Winged People!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Penguin escapes jail using mechanical wings made in the prison shop; The Penguin and his cronies begin a series of crimes using flying devices. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Two-page Bebe story by Henry Boltinoff. Railroad Quiz text article by Raymond Perry. "The Wheelchair Crimefighter!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman attempts to fight crime while confined to a wheelchair. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. School Children 'Round the World public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #62
    Batman (1940) 62
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1951 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4257201004
    • Cover detached, centerfold detached at one staple, 2" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    • 3.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Large piece missing from back cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Secret Life of the Catwoman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Gang czar Mister X terrorizes Gotham City; He wants to work with Catwoman; Commissioner Gordon tell Batman and Robin that Catwoman has been broken out of jail. "The Batman of England!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A wealthy man and his son in an old town in England called Wordenshire emulate Batman and Robin and become Knight and Squire. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Early American Flags article, art by Raymond Perry. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of Millionaire Island!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and several other millionaires are summoned to a special event on an island; Its a trap, and they must reveal the secret of their financial success. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #63
    Batman (1940) 63
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1951 by DC.
    • Includes unattached reproduction front cover. Extra staple holes.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris. "The Joker's Crime Costumes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Inspired by Batmans arsenal of Batsuits, the Joker begins a new crime spree with different costumes. "The Case of the Flying Saucers," pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; When the death of a mysterious person reaches the Gotham City Police Department, Commissioner Gordon calls Batman and Robin; The clues indicate that the dead person is an alien from Saturn. Jerry the Jitterbug two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. -page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Origin of Killer Moth!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Prisoner #234026 reads a newspaper article about Batman and decides to set himself up as the "anti-Batman," hiring himself out to Gotham City's criminals to help them elude capture by Police; When released, he establishes a false identity as millionaire philanthropist and becomes friends with Bruce Wayne. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. The World of Adventure in Books public service announcement starring Green Arrow, Tomahawk, and Shining Knight, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Cheers Orphans" by Bill Schreiber. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,200 Batman (1940) #63 Kane & Schwartz CGC 3.0 Blue Lbl OW White Pgs 1st Killer Moth

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  • Issue #64
    Batman (1940) 64
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1951 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4364224011
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3730039011
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Candid Camera Killer!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin encounter an eccentric millionaire who collects pictures of crimes and criminals; His obsesssion makes him involved with criminals, and he is determined to get a picture of the deaths of Batman and Robin. "The Forgotten Men of Crime!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; An elderly criminal is released from prison and tries to make a comeback in the underworld of Gotham City. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. A New Look In Racing article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Shorty page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Return of Killer Moth!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Killer Moth returns after two months in prison; He steals a moth collection so he can revive his shattered image; He becomes suspicious of Bruce Wayne being Batman. Human Rights for All public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    3 days left Auction Batman # 64 from 1951 - Early Killer Moth! Nice book

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  • Issue #65
    Batman (1940) 65
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1951 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4394989001
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4390422003
    • Interior tearing.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Lew Sayre Schwartz (Catwoman), inks by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris (Catwoman). "A Partner for Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman recruits a character called Wingman to be the European version of Batman. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Bruce Wayne--Crime Reporter!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The editor of the Gotham Gazette wages war against an unknown criminal known as "The Artisan"; He recruits Bruce Wayne to be a reporter. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Emergency Landing" by Bill Schreiber. Four-Footed Detectives article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Catwoman--Empress of the Underworld," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman leads Whale Morton's gang on a crime spree; The trap Batman and Robin. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Country public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $889 Batman #65 - D.C. Comics 1951 CGC 2.5 Catwoman appearance. 1st appearance of Win
    $3,599 Batman #65 - D.C. Comics 1951 CGC 7.0 Catwoman appearance. 1st appearance of Win
    6 days left Auction Batman #65 (Jun/Jul 1951, D.C. Comics) CGC 1.5 FR/GD | 4368425002

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  • Issue #66
    Batman (1940) 66
    Published Sep 1951 by DC.
    • 5.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple and loose at other. Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. "The Joker's Comedy of Errors!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker is obsessed with recreating some of historys most famous blunders; He tries to force Batman into making mistakes. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Movie Stars Who Died Twice!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin investigate the case of film stars who start dying in the same way as their respective characters died in the movies. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and his Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Script Sleuths article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman II and Robin, Junior!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Robin becomes disobeys Batman's orders; He is saved by the Dark Knight, and once they're back at the Batcave, Bruce scolds Robin for disobeying him. Sweet Land of Liberty public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and his Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $860 1951 Batman 66 CGC 1.5. Joker Totem Pole Cover. RARE!

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  • Issue #67
    Batman (1940) 67
    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 1951 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4364224012

    Cover by Win Mortimer. Lost--A Free Education public service announcement featuring Leave It to Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. "The Mystery Rope!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal who is superstitious about the number seven escapes from prison; The Gotham Historical Society asks Batman to donate one of his Batropes. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Wrote the Joker's Jokes!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker decides hires gag writers to invient crime ideas that would make fools of Batman and Robin; Joker kidnaps Robin and forces Batman to write a plan for him. The Kings of Sport article by Barbara Fairbanks (as F. Banks), art by Raymond Perry. "The Lost Legion of Space," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Inspired by archival footage of the original Dynamic Duo, Brane Taylor and his nephew adopt their identities in the year 3051; The new Robin soon breaks his leg while fighting the henchmen of the evil Yerka. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    1+ hour left Auction Batman 67 CGC 7.5

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  • Issue #68
    Batman (1940) 68
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1952 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4322620004
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4009198012
    • 7" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
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    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects art and story. Cover-to-cover edge tears.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Atom Cave Raiders!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A gang of criminals gets a professional geologist to help guide them to the caves in Gotham City; They decide to steal from the cave located underneath Wayne Manor; The Gotham City Police Department teams with Batman to intervene. "The Secret Life of Batman's Butler!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Bruce fires Alfred without giving any explanation; The butler leaves rents a cheap room in Gotham and reminisces about his past adventures with Batman and Robin. -page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Varsity Vic two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. They Never Sleep article, art by Raymond Perry. Full-page ad for House of Mystery # 1. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Pete the Flash Scores for Captain Tootsie" by Bill Schreiber. "The New Crimes of Two-Face!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) (signed) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Paul Sloane is chosen to re-create the role of Harvey Dent and how he became Two-Face for a television program; Unfortunately, a kleig light explodes in Sloane's face, and the result is an appearance identical to that of the real Two-Face. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,990 Batman #68 CGC 5.0 WHITE PAGES 1952

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  • Issue #69
    Batman (1940) 69
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1952 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0354312009
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1198405003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Yourself -- Your Best Self! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Batman Expose!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne gets involved with a company that is producing a Batman film; When he realizes that the movie is the target of criminal gang, Bruce infiltrates the film studio as the actor who would play Batman. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Buttons of Doom!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal called the "Blaze" hits the streets of Gotham City; His methods baffle authorities; He attacks his victims to steal buttons from their clothes before he burns them to death using a flamethrower; Batman and Robin intervene. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "The Radar Rescue." 2-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Time Detective article by Raymond Perry. 3/4-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The King of the Cats!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The King of the Cats begins operating in Gotham City using the same methods as Catwoman; Batman and Robin realize he is trying to convince Selina Kyle into going back to her life of crime. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $829 Batman #69 CGC VG 4.0 White Pages Catwoman Cover! DC Comics 1952

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  • Issue #70
    Batman (1940) 70
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1952 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1211342005

    Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Sure of Your Facts! public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Robot Cop of Gotham City!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A scientist creates a robot capable that can perform amazing athletics feats; He gives the machine to the Gotham City Police Department; The robot works with Batman and is apparently much better than him. Half-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Masterminds of Crime!", script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Charles Paris; Batman disguises himself as the crook Drexel to infiltrate the Crime Academy. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff . -page One Punch Willie story by Stan Kaye. Jerry the Jitterbug two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "Burglars, Beware!" text story by David Kahn, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Parasols of Plunder," script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Penguin is released from prison on parole, providing he gives up anything having to do with birds; So he takes up an umbrella business....with the same criminal results! Full-page ad for House of Mystery #3. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #72
    Batman (1940) 72
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1952 by DC.
    • Cover coming loose at one staple. Water damage.
    • 2" cumulative spine split, cover coming loose at staples.
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    • Interior is complete. Remaindered copy, spine fully split, front and back cover detached.
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    • Interior is complete. Near full length spine split, large piece of front cover torn off (still present).
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. It's Smart to Check -- And Double Check! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. "The Jungle Batman!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; After capturing the feared Sinister Eight, Commissioner Gordon asks the Dynamic Duo to deliver the crooks by radio-controlled ship to their prison at Satan's Island; The ship is torpedoed and sunk during a storm at sea. Two-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Legion of Faceless Men!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin get invited to a party at The Maskers Club, which is formed by people who wear masks at their jobs; After the party, crime ensues. Half-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. Changing Styles In Magic article by David Kahn (as Donald King), art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Death-Cheaters of Gotham City!", script by David Vern, art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); Batman becomes a member of the strange "Death Cheaters Club," but a wanted criminal, who fits the qualifications for membership, is denied the same--and vows vengeance against all the members! Casey the Cop one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #73
    Batman (1940) 73
    Published Nov 1952 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Small amount of dried glue on cover.
    • Label #4290223001
    • COVERLESS. INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

    Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. What Do You Know about Other People? public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Guns For Hire!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Gotham City criminals have developed a new method of commiting crimes with rented firearms; Batman and Robin start investigating the case without success until Bruce disguises himself as a criminal. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Vicki Vale's Secret!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Vicki Vale goes to Wayne Manor, desperately looking for help; She explains that she has brought doom upon herself, but passes out before saying anything else; Bruce and Dick leave her with Alfred while they investigate at Vicki's house as Batman and Robin. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Finger Print Forgeries article by Jack Miller. "The Joker's Utility Belt!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When the Joker's seemingly easy capture of the Caped Crusaders goes terribly wrong when Batman springs a surprise on him using his utility belt, the Crime Clown decides to outdo the Batman with his own utility belt! One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,600 Batman #73 CGC 4.5 D.C. Comics 1952 Classic Joker Cover

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  • Issue #76
    Batman (1940) 76
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1953 by DC.
    • Cover detached.

    Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. "The Danger Club," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; When members of the Danger Club are threatened, then violently are elminated one by one, Batman decides to join the club himself to try to track down the killer. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Penguin's Fabulous Fowls!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Penguin is released from prison claims hes "going straight"; Batman and Robin go down to Gotham Harbor to confront the Penguin. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 160,000,000 Policemen article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. People Are People! public service announcement with Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Man of 100 Murders," art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); The Caped Crusaders go up against a ruthless, cold-blooded killer who shows no mercy to anyone. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #78
    Batman (1940) 78
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1953 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more
    • Label #4264403002
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Manhunter From Mars!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Batman learns that the new criminal called The Stranger is really a Martian, and, with the help of a lawman from Mars, tracks him down. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Sinister Stamps!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A philatelist has collection of stamps that depict past tragedies and accidents; When members of a Stamp Collectors Club begin dying in a similar way to the accidents from the stamps, investigates. I Confess! article by Jack Miller (as John Marston), art by Raymond Perry. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. How to Spend a Summer Week! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Batman of the Mounties!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman and Robin are the guests for National Law Enforcement Week in Canada, but soon become involved in a manhunt with a Royal Canadian Mountie. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $250 Batman #78 The Manhunter of Mars. Golden Age Rated 1.5 1953!
    $329 Batman #78 1953-Graded CGC 3.5 Qualified
    $350 Batman #78 (Aug-Sep 1953, D.C. Comics) CGC 3.5 VG- | 4391144003
    $600 Batman (1940) #78 CGC 5.5 Blue Label Cream/OW Pages Martain Manhunter Prototype

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  • Issue #79
    Batman (1940) 79
    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 1953 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4358809004

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "Bride of Batman!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When the Shah of a foreign nation wants Vicki as his wife, she gets out of it (or so she thinks) by announcing that she is secretly engaged to Batman! Give Your Pet All the Breaks! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Batman of Yesterday!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Ray Burnley; A criminal claims to have recovered a long lost treasure of gold; Batman and Robin ask Professor Nichols to send them back in time to the Gotham of 1753, where they meet with Captain Lightfoot. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Grand Jury" text story by Jack Miller. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman--Gang Boss!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are escorting a prisoner transport when their plane crashes on what appears to be a deserted island; But the island is controlled by the murderous pirate Lars Veking, and Batman and Robin find unexpected brothers-in-arms in the form of the prisoners they are escorting. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $175 Batman #79 Good- 1.8 "Vicky Vale in 'The Bride of Batman!'" DC Comic Book

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