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  • Issue #78
    Batman (1940) 78
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1953 by DC.

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Manhunter From Mars!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Batman learns that the new criminal called The Stranger is really a Martian, and, with the help of a lawman from Mars, tracks him down. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Sinister Stamps!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A philatelist has collection of stamps that depict past tragedies and accidents; When members of a Stamp Collectors Club begin dying in a similar way to the accidents from the stamps, investigates. I Confess! article by Jack Miller (as John Marston), art by Raymond Perry. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. How to Spend a Summer Week! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Batman of the Mounties!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman and Robin are the guests for National Law Enforcement Week in Canada, but soon become involved in a manhunt with a Royal Canadian Mountie. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $200 Batman 78 Manhunter From Mars First Appearance CGC 1.8
    $349 Batman #78 - D.C. Comics 1953 CGC 3.5 1st appearance of Roh Kar, the 1st lawman
    $385 Batman 78 CGC 1.8 - Off White to White pages
    $575 Batman (1940) #78 CGC 5.5 Blue Label Cream/OW Pages Martain Manhunter Prototype
    $1,200 Batman #78 (1953) - CGC 6.0 - 1st Roh Kar, 1st Lawman of Mars - RARE COLLECTION
    $1,645 BATMAN #78 - CGC-6.0, OW-W - 1st Roh Kar, 1st lawman of Mars - Golden Age

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  • Issue #78A
    Batman (2016 3rd Series) 78A
    Published Nov 2019 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4437589025
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    City of Bane: Part 4 of 11 (Interlude: Part 1 of 2) - Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by Tony S. Daniel. In the first part of a 'City of Bane' interlude, Batman receives help from an ally he thought he had lost for good: Catwoman! Still recovering from the beatings he took from Bane and Flashpoint Batman, the Dark Knight readies himself for a return to Gotham City, and it's Selina Kyle who holds the key. She knows how Bane is fueling his regime, and she'll help Batman shut down the supply line-but first she has to whip the battered hero into shape. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #78B
    Batman (2016 3rd Series) 78B
    Published Nov 2019 by DC.

    Written by Tom King. Art and Cover by Clay Mann. In the first part of a 'City of Bane' interlude, Batman receives help from an ally he thought he had lost for good: Catwoman! Still recovering from the beatings he took from Bane and Flashpoint Batman, the Dark Knight readies himself for a return to Gotham City, and it's Selina Kyle who holds the key. She knows how Bane is fueling his regime, and she'll help Batman shut down the supply line-but first she has to whip the battered hero into shape. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #78
    Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 78

    The Sleeping, Part 3 of 3. Even if they survive the soul-eater, the Dark Knight and his companions can only leave Sleeping through a lake of fire. Will it mean escape...or a fiery death? Script, art and painted cover by Scott Hampton. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #78
    Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 78
    Published Sep 1998 by DC.

    AFTERSHOCK. THE BLANK GENERATION: Part 1 of 2. Corporate Nightmares - Written by Alan Grant. Art by Mark Buckingham & Wayne Faucher. Painted Cover by Glen Orbik. The Mad Hatter and Narcosis appear in this AFTERSHOCK issue! While Bruce Wayne tries to convince Gotham's businessmen not to abandon the city, the Mad Hatter begins a scheme to loot what little is left, and Narcosis sets off a cloud of gas that will destroy people's minds! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #78
    Superman Batman (2003) 78
    Published Jan 2011 by DC.

    Written by JOE KELLY, JACK KELLY and MANDY McMURRAY. Art by ED BENES and BRETT BOOTH. Cover by BENES. It's open season on the World's Finest as it looks like all their worst enemies have joined forces to take down both Batman and Superman. Who could possibly be behind this carefully coordinated attack? Cover price $2.99.