Batman (1940) comic books 1966

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Raid of the Rocketeers!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; When two experimental missiles disappear after being launched, the Caped Crusaders follow the path of the third missile and discover that it has been intercepted by a strange beam, set in motion by jet-propelled crooks! Fingerprint Oddities! article. The Invisible Handicap! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Cap's Hobby Center activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Loan Shark's Hidden Hoard!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; When Rosy and Weeper borrow money from a loan shark to bet on a race, and promptly end up losing; They fear that Sharkey will kill them so the Dynamic Duo step in before that can happen. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself? public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily; Betsy tells young Bobby that he should keep his room neater but realizes that she has the same problem. "Clay Pigeon for a Killer!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; An actor announces on TV that he has solved a murder case and will announce who the killer is the next day; When the actor confesses to Bruce Wayne that this was an act to lure the real killer out into the open, the Caped Crusader poses as the actor to protect the man's life. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. The 2nd Silver Age appearance of the Riddler in "The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; After the Riddler breaks out of prison, he vows never again to send riddles to Batman again before he strikes; The Caped Crusader smells a rat and discovers subtle clues that lead to the Riddler's downfall. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from Guy H. Lillian III. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Death Knocks Three Times!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman stops a crook in a skeleton costume who boasts that he will escape justice; On the way from the courtroom, the man falls over and apparently dies, a fact that haunts the Batman, especially when he thinks of the man's boast; When Death-Man reappears, the Caped Crusaders get him again, only to have him die a second time, only to be resurrected again; Batman wonders: will the third time be the "lucky" charm that ends this menace? Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; How to treat frostbite, a black eye, and does cutting your hair make it grow faster? Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Reprints, 80-page giant. Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff and Win Mortimer, inks by Charles Paris, Win Mortimer, Stan Kaye, and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Villain of 100 Elements" (from Detective Comics 294), script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman and Robin must face the danger created by a man who can control the elements. Natural Beauty--Everybody's Fight public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman, Junior and Robin, Senior!" (from Detective Comics 218), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; The Dynamic Duo are affected by strange gases, making Robin much older and making Batman more youthful; Robin, now the adult member of the team, must try to control his youthful partner's rashness while tracking down the criminal responsible for the change. "Batman, Robot" (from Detective Comics 218), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is lured into a trap and supposedly dies in an explosion. Batman appears to be replaced by a robot; Although Robin pretends to believe it, he actually knows that the Caped Crusader is laying his own trap for a wanted felon. "The Experiment of Professor Zero" (from Detective Comics 148), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin fall victim, like others, to a mad scientist who has found a way to reduce humans to pigmy size! "The Rainbow Batman" (from Detective Comics 241), script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Joker Batman" (from Batman 85), script by David Vern, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "A Touch of Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Missing the imprisoned Poison Ivy, the Caped Crusader receives a gift from her and she promises to repent; Batman visits her, but he is placed under her spell, and she uses him to make good her escape. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. The Policeman Is Your Friend! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. "Batman's Baffling Turnabout!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While chasing crooks into a warehouse, Batman falls through a trapdoor and is captured while one of the crooks impersonates the Caped Crusader; A tell-tale clue alerts Robin that this is an imposter and he deals appropriately with the situation to find the real crime fighter. Letters to the editor from Biljo White, Irene Vartanoff, and comics writer Mike Friedrich. Statement of ownership--average print run 694,000; average paid circulation 453,745. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Mystery of the Missing Manhunters!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Caped Crusaders mysteriously disappear for two weeks, and when they return, they have no memory of where they have been. Letter from Marvel colorist and editorial assistant Irene Vartanoff. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Boy Wonder's Boo-Boo Patrol!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; Robin, who is on patrol alone, thinks that someone is trying to kill Viola Lance, a stunt girl, when she experiences several motorcycle accidents. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Reprints, 80-page giant. Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, Curt Swan, and Jim Mooney, inks by Stan Kaye, Sheldon Moldoff, and Charles Paris. "Batman, Junior" (from Detective Comics 231), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When Batman doesn't allow Robin to come with him on a case, he's hurt, but more so when he accidently discovers a photo of the Caped Crusader with a younger version of himself taken years before there was a Robin. "Robin Falls in Love" (from Batman 107), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff inks by Charles Paris; Robin falls hard for a lovely young skater after saving her life...a romance that causes problems for Batman in their daily crime fighting chores! "Robin's New Boss" (from Batman 137), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Robin informs Batman that he is quitting the team to join up with a new crime fighter on the scene, Mr. Marvel, although Batman doesn't suspect the real reason why. "Robin, the Super Boy Wonder" (from Batman 150), script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; When the Dynamic Duo are forced down over the Yucatan Plateau during a storm, Batman, accused of stealing emeralds from a native tribe, is shocked to learn that his partner no longer remembers him and has acquired super powers! "The Boy Wonder Confesses!" (from Batman 81), script by David Vern, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; When Dick is late to school one morning, he is asked by his teacher why...and he tells them that he was out catching a crook as Robin the Boy Wonder....then goes outside and proves it! "The Secret of the Ant-Man" (from Batman 156), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After Batman announces that he is going away on a secret Government mission, a pint-sized crime fighter by the name of Ant-Man pops up to help him out, but the Boy Wonder wrongly guesses that it is Batman in disguise. "Robin Dies at Dawn" (from Batman 156), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman undergoes a test simulation for a situation that astronauts may one day face alone in outer space, and during that simulation he sees Robin dies. Inside front cover contains a photo ad for the 1966 Batman feature film. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Murphy Anderson. "The Joker's Original Robberies!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Joker returns to haunt the Caped Crusaders, this time with a new member added to his gang: Gaggy, who makes the Joker laugh, which then inspires the Clown Prince of Crime with new crime ideas. Lost--A Free Education! public service announcement with Binky, art by Bob Oksner. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. "Commissioner Gordon's Death-Threat!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman receives a call from Commissioner Gordon, informing him that Fred Purley (whom Gordon helped jail) has been paroled, and has made threats against the Commissioner; The Caped Crusader heads out to protect Gordon, not realizing that Gordon has been kidnapped and Purley has set a trap awaiting Batman. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Reprints, 80-page giant. Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Curt Swan, inks by Win Mortimer and Stan Kaye. "Batman's First Case" (from Detective # 265), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The sudden appearance of a new criminal basing his crime on time jogs Batman's memory into remembering that this criminal was his very first case after his parents were killed, and if the Clock has his way, the current case against him will be the Caped Crusader's last! "Phantom Eye of Gotham City" (from Detective 192), pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; As vicious criminal creates a means to televise crimes as they happen and making the Dynamic Duo look like they are inept. "The Last Days of Batman" (from Batman 125), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Carter Nichols sends the Dynamic Duo back to ancient Venice to gather evidence in a case, but only Batman returns, while Robin is shifted to Gotham City a few days into the future, where he discovers a new criminal will kill Batman. "Peril at Playland Isle" (from Detective 264), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When the wealthy builder of a new amusement park is killed, Batman and Robin nearly lose their lives tracking down the real killer. "The Batman of Tomorrow" (from Detective 216), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When Bruce Wayne injures his arm, to keep Vicki from discovering that Batman has the same problem, the Caped Crusader seeks out the Batman of the Future to step in for him...almost with disastrous results! "The Ballad of Batman!" (from Batman 95), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A balladeer comes to Gotham City to sing the praises of Batman in verse, but it backfires when his songs tip off crooks wanting to commit crimes. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. A complete Batman newspaper syndicated story reprint featuring the Joker (7 pages) from Oct.-Dec. 1946. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.