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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 156 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

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    Published Feb 1950 by DC.

    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 156 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Tear seals, spine rebuild at staple, color touch. Cover and interior oxidation.

    Starts Jan 20

    The new classic Batmobile gets introduced. Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Joe Samachson and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Dan Barry and unknown. After being injured in a wreck involving the Batmobile while chasing some crooks, Batman finds himself laid up, unable to fight crime...or so is thought by crookdom, who are soon introduced to the fearsome capabilities of the new Batmobile! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Batmobile of 1950!" by Joe Samachson, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Great Gold Robbery!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "To Arms!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Beauty Who Talked with Beasts!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Ton o' Fun 1-pager by Harry Lampert, reprinted from Green Lantern (1941-1949 Golden Age) #21; Varsity Vic 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "TV Quiz"; and "The First!" 1-pager. And: 1-page public service announcement "Batman and Robin Stand Up for Sportsmanship!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: GD/VG 3.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)