Batman (1940) comic books

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Vanished Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye; Gotham City is shocked to see Robin drive up to Police HQ one day in a Robinmobile, but he refuses to comment on the disappearance of his long-time partner in crime-fighting. The Case of the Careless Camper! public service announcement with Peter Porkchops. "The Six Strangest Sleuths," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When crooks rob the box office at a Vaudeville performers performance, Batman enlists the aid of six former vaudevillians to help track them down. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Two-Wheeled Lawmen article by Jack Miller. Half-page Little Orvil story. "The Great Bat-Cape Hunt!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman loses his cape and cowl on a windy day in Gotham City, but, realizing it has his secret identity sewn into it, he makes every effort to retrieve it before crooks do. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man Who Knew Batman's Secret," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is seeking to capture John Varden, but the wily criminal eludes him. Meanwhile, an out-of-town detective named Crane enters the picture, accidently discovering Batman's true identity, a fact well publicized by the media. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Gifts to the United Nations! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. "Robin's 50 Batman Partners," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman injures his foot, so Robin must fill in for the Caped Crusader at the Batman Exposition, where he is being honored; Unfortunately, the Boy Wonder is attacked there by a mob who seek the diamonds the boy is carrying. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Invisible Detectives article by Jack Miller. "The Creature from 20,000 Fathoms," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A new underwater species is discovered, but a diver seeks to sabotage efforts to study it, so Batman must step in and save the creature and its egg. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Challenge of Batwoman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batwoman believes that an amnesiac man she finds is really Batman and that she should re-train him in crime fighting methods; Since Batman is injured and must stay out of action, he and Robin go along with her mistake, but the man is really the leader of a gang of crooks. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Second Boy Wonder!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; After battling Gorilla Hardy and his gang, the Dynamic Duo arrive back at the Bat-Cave, but Robin has a surprise for his caped counterpart: he is NOT Dick Grayson, but Fred Loyd, who assumed the role after Dick Grayson was injured. "Gems in a Jam" text story. "The Mysterious Bat-Missile," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A strange vehicle materializes in the Bat-Cave which helps Batman and Robin in their crime fighting duties, but they are wary of its unknown origin. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Boy Who Adopted Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Danny Benson, a boy without a father, often talked to the Batman statue in the park; One day, he tells the statue about a gang of crooks and eventually he assists in the round-up of the criminals. Careers in Nursing public service announcement with Buzzy, art by Ruben Moreira. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "Robin Falls in Love," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), 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! "Foiling the Getaways" text story. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Grown-Up Boy Wonder," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye; While examining a lead-lined box Superman had brought back from outer space, Dick accidentally touches a release, emitting a gas that causes him to grow bodily into manhood, thus forcing him to give up his Robin persona and adopting a different crime fighting ID. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. "Three Crimes Against Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman turns the table on a crook who has successfully stolen several of the Caped Crusader's prized trophies. Earn While You Learn? public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Follow the Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A crook named Waller sees the Batmobile run off the road, knocking out the Caped Crusader and injuring Robin, and he decides to use the occasion to replace the Batman for his own purposes. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Beware: Detective at Work" text story. "The 1,001 Inventions of Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Unbeknownst to Batman and Robin, a criminal scientist succeeds in X-raying and then building his version of the Batman's effective crime tool, the Flying Eye, to use against the Dynamic Duo. 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.

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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.

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1st appearance of Mr. Freeze in "The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero." Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Magic Card! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Body in the Bat-Cave," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; As Bruce and Dick head for the Bat-Cave to change to their other identities, they discover the dead body of a man known for selling secrets to the underworld; Batman and Robin therefore must discover if this man sold the secret location of the Bat-Cave to underworld thugs. Two-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "Crime Rides the Rails," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Criminals derail a circus train so that animals get loose and the Caped Crusaders have to deal with that problem while gang members attempt to free their boss from a prison train. "Homicide in Hollywood" text story. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A scientist accidently falls victim to the effects of an experiment, making him a virtual "human icicle," a foe who puts the chill on Batman and Robin. "Mystery of the Golden Bean Bag!" one-page story, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Prisoners of the Sargasso Sea," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While chasing a modern-day pirate, Blackjack, Batman and Robin are marooned in the Sargasso Sea; There they discover others who have been trapped for centuries by the seaweed and its strange, age-defying gas. Detective Comics #265 ad. One-page Strange Old Laws story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Cross Country Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin foil Hijack and his gang, who have been robbing trucks of Carter trucking, including one containing platinum. "Double-Dealer in Diamonds" text story. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. The Family Favorite! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Ray Burnley; Dick Grayson goes to sleep while Bruce is out on a date with Kathy, and dreams of the loss of their secret identities caused by Bruce's and Kathy's marriage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Invisible Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is subjected to an experimental oight that renders him invisible; However, smuggler Smiley Gober finds a way to make the Caped Crusader visible: by throwing flour on him. Fred Finds a Way! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Return of Signalman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Having escaped from jail, the Signalman attempts to impress his fellow crooks, even in attempting to steal object from a Batman exhibit, but is stopped by the Caped Crusader time and time again. Off-Duty Hero article. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery Seeds from Space," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Tracking down the source of weird, sonic vibrations, the Caped Crusaders discover the existence of some alien seeds from space, all powered by an alien meteorite, the last of which is a formidable robot. Half-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 Secret Life of Bat-Hound," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; After Ace is brought to permanently live at Wayne Manor by John Wilker, Bat-Hound goes into action with Batwoman to save the Caped Crusaders trapped in a cave-in. Half-page Crime Punishment! story. Tips on Summer Fun! public service announcement with Peter Porkchops, art by Rube Grossman. "The Last Days of Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), 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. Half-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "King Batman the First," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; While chasing down a wanted criminal, the Dynamic Duo are transported to another planet where Batman becomes king, albeit temporarily, as his being an alien causes him to be imprisoned. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Mystery of the 49th Star," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is called to Alaska to recover 49 diamonds stolen from a rich tycoon. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy -- Depending on You! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Batman Lighthouse," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While on patrol, the Caped Crusaders spot a signal given them by the lighthouse keeper, and the duo swing in to stop some foreign agents and a gang boss. "The Menace of the Firefly," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While Bruce, Dick and Kathy attend a party, a mysterious criminal appears and robs everyone. When the Caped Crusader appears on the scene, Kathy suspects the host, Ted Carson, of being Batman...but she is due for a surprise! Letters column begins. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman's Super-Partner," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Accidently gaining super powers from a machine in the Bat-Cave, Alfred wants to use his powers to aid the Dynamic Duo, but he only hinders, not helps, them against the Joker. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Second Life of Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Professor Nichols has created an alternate history machine and Bruce uses the device to see what would have happened if his parents had not have been killed. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hammer of Thor," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; When a hammer in a museum is struck by a meteorite, the charge affects the hammer and its force transforms a museum curator into Thor, God of Thunder, who begins to commit crimes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Interplanetary Batman," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman and Robin spot an alien being in need of help, and by doing so, get captured and transported to a strange planet. The Atom Servant of Man public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. "The Million Dollar Puzzle," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders are hot on the trail of some auction items that were stolen, each of which are clues to the location of $1,000,000! One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Batman Baby," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is given a baby to protect from danger and learns the child belongs to the Prince and Princess of Morania; When the baby is kidnapped, Batman follows the kidnapper, saves the Royal family and the child. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Deadly Birthday," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Gotham City prepares a number of fund-raising events to celebrate the anniversary of Batman's first case; At every event, however, criminals manage to make off with the proceeds. Detective Comics #276 ad. Buzzy's "Famous Books" Quiz public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Master of Weapons," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Graham is Paragon Pictures' technical director and designer of many historical weapons; While arguing with studio accountant Bailey over his need for more money, he takes a fall from a set piece, and is rushed to the hospital; Some time later, he vanishes from the hospital; One week later a new costumed villain hits Gotham, one armed with ancient weapons. Justice League of America ad. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hand from Nowhere," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman investigates reports of a mysterious giant hand and some aliens present at thefts of seemingly worthless minerals. World's Finest Comics #108 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Dog that Betrayed Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Wounded and suffering from amnesia, Bat-Hound befriends a hermit and blind man, but hates the sight of anyone in a mask...including Batman himself! Half-page "Police Woman!" non-fiction story. Aloha... Hawaii! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Case of the Deadly Gems," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Jeweler Claber, of Gotham Gem Company, is murdered and his death blamed on criminal Ted Greaves by the man's three partners; However, Batman discovers the partners are actually involved in a smuggling racket and seek to throw suspicion off themselves by blaming Greaves. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Second Batman and Robin Team," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Alfred tests out his new typewriter by writing an imaginary tale of Robin growing to manhood and becoming the new Batman, adopting a new partner as Robin, and taking on a gang of crooks. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st appearance of Bat-Mite in Batman comics and his 3rd appearance anywhere in "Batwoman's Publicity Agent!" Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Crimes of the Kite-Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders must battle an ingenious criminal who uses kites to commit his crimes! Lend a Friendly Hand! public service announcement with Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Voyage of the S.S. Batman," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; After building a mock Bat-Cave on board a ship and allowing the public in, several crooks break in to it, attempting to steal a trophy on display which has part of a map inside it that will lead the criminals to some stolen loot. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batwoman's Publicity Agent," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane); Batwoman and Bat-Mite team up to fight crime and the Dynamic Duo do not know what to make of it; The truth, that Bat-Mite is in love with the female crime fighter, is the reason that the imp from another dimension being in town. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Rainbow Creature," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Caped Crusaders, in South America to provide assistance to a leader, encounter a strange rainbow-colored creature that has emerged from a volcano. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. Bike Safety = Bike Fun! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "Batman's Secret Enemy," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Bruce receives a very disturbing letter from someone, indicating that they know Batman's secret identity; The Caped Crusaders cature three crooks, believing any one of them may have written the letter. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Deadly Dummy," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Hurt deeply by people making fun of him because of his size, Danny decides to turn to crime and runs into the Caped Crusaders. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Crimes of the Wheel," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Dynamic Duo break up a gambling ring headed by "Wheels" Foster, but he manages to escape and threatens to kill the Caped Crusaders with a giant roulette wheel and its giant steel ball. How Are Your Shopping Manners? public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Return of the Second Batman and Robin Team," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman's old foe, John Crandall, is released from jail and vows to destroy anything that is a monument to the Caped Crusader, and begins by captured the new Batman and Robin team. "The Menace of the Sky Creature," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Two crooks come into possession of a sorcerer's lantern that can summon a mysterious sky creature and they use that being to battle the Caped Crusaders. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. Full-page ad for Justice League of America # 1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Robin's New Boss," 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. Our American Heritage public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Bandit with 1,000 Brands," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman faces a clever new foe that leaves cattle brands behind as clues. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "Teacher from the Stars," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman agrees to give an alien teacher and his students a tour of Gotham City, but when they begin to misbehave, it causes more than just a headache for the Caped Crusader. Statement of ownership; average sales 502,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Master," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman battles a renegade scientist using a Batman robot, which is damaged during the battle; Soon after, the mysterious Kadar appears on the scene, a mystic who knows Batman's every thought and plan. Don't Sell Nature Short! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Simple Crimes of Simple Simon," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A new villain on the scene uses the name as well as the nursery rhyme to commit his crimes. 2/3-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Sea Beast," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders investigate reports of a mysterious sea beast that has attacked ships and caused the disappearance of two passengers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st appearance of Batgirl. Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Blue Bowman," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Signalman tries to get the drop on Batman by becoming a Green Arrow clone, thanks to training provided to him by Green Arrow's foe, Bulls-Eye. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Island of 1,000 Traps," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Professor Milo builds an entire island covered with traps to kill Batman. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Bat-Girl!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman, Robin and Batwoman are battling the Cobra gang when they are paralyzed by an Electronic-Ring, when, suddenly, a costumed Bat-Girl swings in to save the crime battlers; Later, it is discovered that the girl is actually Kathy Kane's niece, who dreams of battling crime with her as Batwoman, just like Batman and Robin team up to battle crime. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Ghost of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker appears to die during a prison escape, but his ghostly figure survives to commit crimes and taunt Batman from beyond the grave. Parents Have Rights, Too! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Charmed Life of Batman!", script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Four professional underworld assassins try to bump off Batman, but fail after an alchemist has given the Caped Crusader a charmed life on a TV talk show through the use of a potion. One-page Lefty Looie story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Eighth Wonder of Space," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After being transported to an alien world, Batman and Robin are accidentally turned into aliens with weird powers, but they still can help Batwoman tackle the Yellow Sweater Gang when they return. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Crimes of the Clockmaster," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A strange clock arrives at Police HQ, which gives clues to up-coming crimes; Batman is able to correctly decipher the third clue in order to round up the Clockmaster. It's Fun to Serve! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Race of Death," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are on the scene of the special Seth Baylor Cross Country race being held outside of Gotham City because they believe a murder will occur there. One-page Lefty Looie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batwoman's Junior Partner," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The publicity that Bat-Girl gets after having captured a criminal called the Moth results in the humiliated criminal seeking his revenge on her. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Robot-Guardian," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Having received a guardian robot from an alien he once befriended, Batman discovers the creature will not allow the Caped Crusader to put his life on the line in fighting crooks. The Right to be Different public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Crimes of the Ancient Mariner," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Some clever crooks, intent with making off with a company payroll, fool the Caped Crusaders into believing that an old sea-farer is a crook. "Ruler of the Bewitched Valley," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders follow a renegade scientist to Central America, where he has created a series of automated robots that fool the superstitious natives. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 10-cent cover price. Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Twice-Told Tale of Batman and Robin," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After the Caped Crusaders round up a gang of jewel thieves, Robin fantasizes how the adventure would be retold in the future as a mythological tale involving giants and flying creatures. Half-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Blind Batman," script by Arnold Drake, art by Sheldon Moldoff; A bump on the head renders Batman blind temporarily, so he creates a set of radar ear plugs that allows him to combat criminals. A Message from Otto the Robot! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "Bat-Hound and the Creature," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While the Caped Crusaders battle Lippy Yates and his gang, Ace befriends a giant alien being, who eventually saves Batman's life. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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First 12-cent cover price. Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Alien Feud on Earth," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Two aliens come to Earth to fight a duel over a girl, and they don't care who gets in the way.Strange Laws humor/non-fiction page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Played Batman," script by Arnold Drake, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman secretly joins a training ground started by the Joker, whose express purpose is to defeat the Batman! "People Are People!" public service announcement, art by Don Cameron. "Bat-Mite Meets Bat-Girl," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Girl gets seriously jealous when Robin tells her that there is another lady in his life, so Bat-Mite offers to help Bat-Girl get the man she loves. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Hunt for Mr. 50," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Dynamic Duo trace a smuggling ring to Hawaii and travel there to confront them in order to locate the ring leader. Half-page Lefty Looie story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Tiniest Villain in the World," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the Caped Crusader learns that Joe Burr has kidnapped a noted inventor of a shrinking machine, Batman deliberately shrinks himself to miniature size to capture the villain. Let Science Serve You! public service announcement. "The Son of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane); In this imaginary story, penned by Alfred, trusted butler of Bruce Wayne, the Second Batman and Robin team run up against the Son of the Joker, who is using the tricks of the trade once used by his father! Full-page ads for Batman Annual 2 and Superman Annual 4. Statement of ownership; 485,000 average sales. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $29.00 or Best Offer View scans Cover detached at one staple. Water damage with staple rust/migration. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman and Robin's Magical Powers," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the Dynamic Duo save the life of a magician, he gives the Caped Crusaders certain powers, not realizing that when Batman and Robin use these powers, Bat-Mite is actually responsible for their amazing abilities. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Leopard Boy," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Caped Crusaders follow Smiley Fenton to Africa, who wants to get the diamonds stolen by Joe Taylor, whose plane crashed in the jungle. One-page Fingerprint Curios story, art by Morris Waldinger. "The Deadly Curse of Korabo," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are called to the mountains to uncover the mystery of a giant hand that has been killing mountain climbers. From Many Lands public service announcement, art by Lou Cameron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Plants of Plunder," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A gang of crooks enters Gotham and begins using strange seeds to grow alien plants in order to commit crimes. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. Time-Out for Talk! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret of Mystery Island!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A dying gang boss leaves a series of clues for his men to follow to an island in order for them to locate a hidden treasure. "Batman Becomes Bat-Baby" starring Batman and Bat-Woman (as proof of this "unusual adventure," there resides in the Bat-Cave's famed trophy room a glass case in which the Bat-Baby costume is enshrined), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal scientist turns Batman physically into a four-year-old with a ray of his own devising, but Batman modifies his costume and continues to fight crime as Bat-Baby. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Alien Force Twins," script by Jerry Coleman, art by Jim Mooney; Alien bandits create electrical twins of Batman and Robin to fend them off when the Caped Crusaders attempt to enter a strange city that appears out of nowhere. Your Pass to New Worlds! public service announcement about libraries, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Half-page Lefty Looie story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Boy Who Was Robin," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A young cousin of Bruce's wreaks havoc by pretending to be Robin, even going so far as to hiring a crook/actor to play the role of Batman! Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. A letter from Tom Fagan of Rutland, Vermont about the Rutland Halloween Parade and its Batman float. "The Joker's Greatest Triumph," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker unmasks Batman but doesn't reveal his identity. Later, he unmasks the Caped Crusader again, only to reveal a robot beneath the cowl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Maestro of Crime," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Angered because of poor reviews of his music concerts, Payne Cardine turns to crime; Batman then uses a music expert to decipher the clues left behind by Cardine as the Mastero of Crime. "The Invaders from the Past," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The appearance of strange men through portals and the kidnapping of the Caped Crusaders by two Vikings all lead to the eventual capture of two crooks perpetuating a hoax. Half-page Homer story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman Tunes in on Murder," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff inks by Charles Paris; The light reflected off the ring of a visiting Rajah allows Batman to tune in the thoughts of a person planning murder with a bomb. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret Behind the Stone Door," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusader goes undercover to learn about a fantastic underworld army being formed to overtake the country. Rules of Water Safety! public service announcement with Buzzy, art by Win Mortimer. "The Girl Who Stole Batman's Heart," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Affected by some weird love potion, Batman gives up crime fighting, forcing Robin to go it alone with a Batman robot as a partner while the Caped Crusader spends his time with a woman named Elsie. "Robin, the Super Boy Wonder," 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! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.