Batman (1940) comic books 1969 or before, graded by CBCS

Batman (1940) 11 CBCS 3.5 SS Robinson

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Jerry Robinson (on 1st Page).

Label #21-34AA84F-001

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.

Batman (1940) 195 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

From the Clinton Collection.

Label #18-1B12E3D-117

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Spark-Spangled See-Through Man!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella and Jack Abel; Creegan steals some jewels from the laboratory of a scientist, who has treated the gems with radiation; During a battle with the Caped Crusaders, Creegan is transformed into a skeletal figure possessing a deadly electrical touch. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $151.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #16-1D4C225-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.56) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Psychic Super-Sleuth!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Dynamic Duo team up with a person they believe to be a psychic detective, but soon learn that he is an imposter, and his men are holding the real Dubrov prisoner. Letter to the editor from letterhack Guy Lillian. "The Purloined Parchment Puzzle," script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; A large theft at a local bank, occuring in a locked room with only the guard present, seems to present itself as an open-and-shut case, but the Caped Crusader thinks otherwise...and proves it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $305.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #19-205C52E-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike Esposito. 4th Silver Age appearance of Catwoman in book-length story, "Catwoman Sets Her Claws for Batman!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Frank Springer (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; Catwoman decides to reform and become a crime fighter like Batman in order to get him to somehow propose to her; When he doesn't, she gives him an ultimatum: to marry her or she returns to crime! Letters to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. and Bob Pinaha (New England Comics). Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 198 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

From The Clinton Collection.

Label #18-1B12E3D-120

Reprints, 80-page giant. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino and Bob Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson and Charles Paris. The Joker, Catwoman, and the Penguin appear in this all-villain special. "The Origin of the Batman" (from Batman 47 in 1948), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; Batman tracks down the killers of his mother and father. "The Jungle Cat-Queen" (from Detective 211 in 1954), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman steals a diamond shipment and is tracked by Batman and Robin to a tropical jungle island; Once there, they find that she is working with diamond miners. "The Web of the Spinner" (from Batman 129 in 1960), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While Batman and Robin are tracking a criminal called the Spinner, Batwoman is checking out a mystic, whom she believes is running a scam operation. "The Man of 1,000 Umbrellas" (a complete 5-page Sunday newspaper syndicated strip from 1946), script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. "The Crimes of Batman" (from World's Finest 61 in 1952), script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin vs. the Joker. "The Menace of False Face" (from Batman 113 in 1958), pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, 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. "The Bandit of the Bells" (from Batman 55 in 1949), pencils by Bob Kane and Charles Paris, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin vs. The Gong. Bill and His Family humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $325.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Sig: Joe Giella on 5/19/2019. Label #19-205C52E-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Peril of the Poison Rings!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; After escaping from the clutches of the Dynamic Duo, Rembrandt Dickens decides to pursue the life of a comic book artist, detailing the crimes he has committed; But when his gang is released from prison, Dickens gives each of them poison rings, one of which scratches the Batman, and he will die...unless he finds the latest copy of Batman Comics, which contains a clue to Dickens' whereabouts and antidote for the poison. "Seven Steps to Save Face!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Crooks capture Robin and replace him with a midget criminal, who is saved by Batman and taken to the Bat-Cave before the Caped Crusader realizes his mistake. "Operation Escape!", art by Jim Mooney; Robin gives a lecture at Gotham Police College on resourcefulness and initiative, using sports equipment as visual aids, then shows a film about a case he was on without Batman; Robin recognized one of the crooks, and allowed them to get away, hoping they would lead him to their boss. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 203 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

From The Clinton Collection

Label #18-1B12E3D-125

DC 80 Page Giant G-49, featuring Batman's crime-fighting toys. Cover art by Neal Adams. "The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave" (reprint from Batman # 48), script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Wolf Brando has escapes from jail, breaks inside go Wayne Manor, and knocks Dick Grayson unconscious; Wolf discovers Batcave; Bruce Wayne joins the Gotham City Police Department as Batman to capture the criminal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. "The Birth of Batplane II!" (from Batman 61), script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The military uses the Batplane; criminals create replicas of the Batplane; Batman designs a new and improved model. 2-page spread showing the layout of the Batcave. 2-page spread showing Batman & Robin's gadgets. "The Secret of Batmans Utility Belt!" (Detective 185), script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman looks for his missing utility belt, which a young boy has found. "The 100 Batarangs of Batman" (Detective 244), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal Batman put in jail using a Batarang plans to use bomb Batarangs against Batman. "The Secret of the Batmobile" (Batman 98), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal called The Racer uses a fast car to outdistance the Batmobile; Vicki Vale discovers that Batman is using a phony Batmobile. "The Flying Bat-Cave!" (Detective 186), pencils by Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; To rescue Robin, Batman agrees to not appear in Gotham for a week. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.