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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 259 GD 2.0

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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 259 GD 2.0

    1st app. Calendar Man
    Starts Oct 5

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Challenge of the Calendar Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Calendar Man (1st appearance), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A new criminal, trying to make a name for himself, challenges Batman to a duel of wits with all of his crimes being based on the "five" seasons. Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Tiny Catastrophes" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Harry Harper. "Manhunt on the Mesa" text story. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Getaway King" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Martian Manhunter battles The Getaway Mastermind (Monty Moran), an expert at spectacular getaways. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: GD 2.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)