Batman (1940) comic books 1958

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of False Face," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman discovers that False Face has impersonated a wealthy uranium tycoon named P.S. Smithington, and, as Smithington, he has robbed a local Gotham City jewelry store, framing the true Smithington for the crime. 2/3 Strange Laws! story, art by Morris Waldinger. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman Meets Fatman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A circus clown parodies Batman and is invited by the Caped Crusader to ride in the Batmobile, but when the Caped Crusaders are captured by a gang, it's Fatman to the rescue...with humor! The Flushing Remonstrance public service announcement, art by Bob Brown. Half-page History of Detective Mystery story, art by Morris Waldinger. The Elusive Clue article. "Batman--The Superman of Planet X!", script by France Herron, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman is transported to the Planet Zur-En-Arrh and meets with the Batman of that planet in order to help him combat an enemy invasion force from another planet. One-page Fingerprint Curios story, art by Morris Waldinger. Half-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret of Mechanical City," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders and Professor race one another to Mechanical City to retrieve a stolen secret formula on microfilm. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. Do You Know What's Behind a Law? public service announcement, art by Bob Brown. "The Mirage Maker," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders battle a wily foe who can create illusions, which stumps Batman until he finds a way to combat these mirages with radar. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Invisible Patrolman" text story. "The Bat-Ape," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An animal trainer at a circus is arrested for robbing the box office since an ape provided a distraction; However, Batman seeks to prove the man's innocence, using the ape as a cowled assistant. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Million-Dollar Clues," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman is given a clue to the whereabouts of stolen gems from a dying criminal, who warns the Caped Crusader that some of his henchmen are also seeking the loot. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman for Hire," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; On the pretense of needing money for Robin's college education, Batman opens a private detective agency, and is hired, unsuspectedly, by a bank robber the Caped Crusader is hoping to nail for his crimes. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement with Peter Porkchops, art by Rube Grossman. The Sentry Who Never Sleeps article. "Batman in the Bottle," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Sent back in time to discover the origins of a giant sling used by the Zoto civilization, Batman helps those people combat a race of giants. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The City of Ancient Heroes," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; The trail of the infamous Gimmick Gang leads the Caped Crusaders into Legend City, where, once a year, its residents dress up like legendary characters of old and have a celebration. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Nature's Prize Pupil! public service announcement, art by Bob Brown. "Batwoman's New Identity," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders have to save Batwoman on two separate occasions as she is hot on the trail of the Funny Face Gang. "Benefit of Doubt" text story. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Winged Bat-People," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are suddenly pulled into the sonic barrier and transported to another world where they are mistaken for the inhabitant's avowed enemy: the winged Bat-People! One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley." The Mystery of the Batman Bus," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman rescues the head of the citizen's committee from the Red Gloves Gang, but later learns that he is the head of the gang, and must rescue him from them as well. 2/3-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. Wanted: A Pal! public service announcement, art by Lou Cameron. "Bruce Wayne—Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce attends a private auction on a small island with members of the Club Committee, and each are given a costume to wear; Bruce is given a Batman costume and has a terrible time trying to protect his double identity. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Underground Partners article. "Manhunt in Outer Space," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman joins forces with an interplanetary Policeman to run down a thief named Marrow, who has joined forces with an alien crook. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Battle of Police Island," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders have the task of saving four escaped felons from the radiation they have become contaminated with before they perish or infect others. Two-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Couldn't Be Tried Twice!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; Batman's testimony in a court case seemingly allows a guilty man to go free, but he uncovers evidence later that proves another man was a killer! Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Gunshot on a Summer Night" text story. "The Merman Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; While chasing down a wanted criminal, Batman is struck by lightning and falls into the harbor; When he rises out of the water, he discovers that he cannot breathe air and has literally become a human fish. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Arch-Rivals of Gotham City," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; The "Woman of the Year" contest has two finalists: Vicki and Batwoman, and the judges decide to give both ladies a chance to prove their abilities before they select a winner...a winner who gets a date with the Batman! Lost -- A Free Education public service announcement with Binky, art by Bob Oksner. "The Secret of Batman Island," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; The founder/owner of Batman Island is followed home by criminals seeking films the man has been shooting that could finger them for a crime they committed. Half-page "Humorous Sheriff!" story. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "Fatal Incident" text story. "Rip Van Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Looking for criminal Al Hackett, Batman enters a greenhouse with exotic flowers and accidently trips over a vine, smashing into a case with a flower that gives off a strange vapor, and he passes out. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Curse of the Bat-Ring," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman uses a clever plan involving a jinx on a Bat-Ring, which crooks get the Caped Crusader to wear, hoping it will bring him bad luck. Sharing -- The United Nations Way public service announcement, art by George Roussos. "The Failure of Bruce Wayne," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Called to his dying Uncle's bedside, Silas, Bruce is told by him that he is disappointed that Bruce has not continued the family tradition of adventure; Bruce sets out to prove Silas wrong. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. End of a Hold-Up article. "The Airborne Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While stopping a stampeding elephant, Batman injures his legs, giving the green light to crooks all over Gotham City to institute a reign of terror. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.