Batman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

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Cover by Neal Adams. "The Case of the Purr-loined Pearl!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; After being released from jail, Catwoman begins a a weight-reducing salon as Selina Kyle; She offers crash-reducing courses to eight women released from the Women's House of Detention; Catwoman defeats them in combat and gives them Catwoman costumes; That night Batman and Robin catch Catwoman's crooks driving the Catmobile and stealing a valuable pearl. Letter to the editor from comic writer Mark evanier. Statement of ownership--average print run 941,000; average paid circulation 533,450. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: VG- 3.5 View scans 6 bids Current bid: $21.00 Time left: 5d 4h 16m Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.	Auction Item: GD 2.0 View scans Auction opens January 20 Water damage. Residue.	Add to cart CGC 9.2 $256.00 View scans Restored: C1 Paper: White Restoration includes: small amount of color touch of cover. Label #4464138002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.0 $995.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4348787024 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Sid Greene. Cover art by Irv Novick. Mr. Freeze's Chilling Deathtrap!; Aunt Harriet needs cryosurgery to save her life; unfortunately, the freezing machine in the hospital breaks; enter Mr. Freeze, who could help; Batman fights Mr. Freeze. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane and Sid Greene. The Riddler on the Roof!; while visiting Gotham City, Ralph Elongated Man Dibny answers the Bat-Signal, hoping to meet Batman and Robin; unfortunately, Batman is out of town; Elongated Man battles the Riddler. Statement of ownership--average print run 665,000; average paid circulation 426,300. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Man in the Eternal Mask!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia; Batman and an artist must discover the identity of a mysterious mutilator of the artists portraits. "Night of the Sharp Horns!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue... Barbara Gordon was in Madrid, Spain, to collect a rare manuscript for Gotham Library when she suddenly found herself caught up in a murder mystery involving an aging bull fighters lost bull; Suspecting bull fighter El Grandos, a young bullfighter named Paco, or the grounds keeper Manolo as potential suspected, Batgirl sets out to search for clue and stop the "Phantom Bullfighter" from striking again the next night. Letter to the editor from cartoonist Michael Cherkas. Statement of ownership - average print run 406,782; average paid circulation 209,630. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $20.00 View scan Cover detached. Water damage.	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $22.00 View scan Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached at one staple. Imminent cover detachment. Residue.	Add to cart GD 2.0 $17.00 View scan Water damage.	Add to cart GD 2.0 $17.00 View scan Centerfold detached.
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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 Joe Giella. 1st Silver Age appearance of Scarecrow in book-length story, "Fright of the Scarecrow!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While entertaining some children in the park, Dick happens to notice the Scarecrow retrieving buried loot from a past robbery; He calls in Batman and together they battle their old foe until they are blinded by Scarecrow's fear gas. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from comic book writer Mark Evanier. Peace on Earth public service announcement. Eyes Front! humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Irv Novick. "Whatever Will Happen to Heiress Heloise?," script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; When two look-alike women, both claiming to be a wealthy heiress, are targeted by hoods, Batman steps in to protect them and solve the mystery. "Tall, Dark, Handsome - and Missing!," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When Barbara Gordon becomes infatuated with library patron Mark Hanner, she decides to try and impress him with a new hair style; When he doesn't show up the following week, she decides to pay him a visit; Upon arriving she bumps into a woman, but pays it no mind; When she notices that Mark is not home and somebody recently has been in his apartment and stole his medication, she begins to track the woman she ran into in the hall as Batgirl. Letter to the editor from colorist Carl Gafford. Statement of ownership - average print run 570,000; average paid circulation 309,850. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. "Enter: The Creeper", script by Len Wein, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Dick Giordano; The Creeper goes after Batman to determine whether or not his old friend is a murderer, and both of them are menaced by freed lions at the city zoo. "The Puzzle of the Pyramids," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by Mazzaroli; Hudson students have a pyramid building contest to help the University build its new art gallery to store some priceless papers; During the contest someone steals the papers and Robin has to figure out which student pulled the heist. Hostess snack cakes ad with Batman and The Mummy. Statement of ownership - average print run 335,552; average paid circulation 145,832. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Neal Adams. "Paint a Picture of Peril!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman encounters a wealthy man who hires a gang to steal works of art he cannot buy which remind him of a lost love. "The Hollow Man," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Batgirl tries to track a killer who targets redheads. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. Statement of ownership - average print run 459,000; average paid circulation 221,267. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. "Killer In the Smog!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman and Commissioner Gordon try to uncover the mystery of a strangler who strikes during smoggy days, and throttles his victims with a yellow ascot. "The Case of the Forged Face!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Murphy Anderson; Jason Bard must track down the would-be assassin of a senator who has impersonated Bard in three cities. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. Statement of ownership - average print run 332,000; average paid circulation 158,638. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Auction Item: VG/FN 5.0 View scans 3 bids Current bid: $44.00 Time left: 5d 3h 39m Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Water spotting.

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Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $49.00 or Best Offer View scan Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Neal Adams (first work on this title) and various (background). "The Man Who Radiated Fear!" starring Batman and Robin (with Joker and Penguin cameos), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella.; When the Scarecrow perfects a fear-radiated pill and uses it on the Caped Crusaders, the duo are unable to continue their war on crime until Alfred enters the picture; Then the Caped Crusaders head out and capture several of their foes, each one having a clue on their persons which lead them to the Scarecrow. "The Bat-Man," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; reprint of first page of first Batman story. The Batman says: public service announcement, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Jack Burnley. One-page dialogue between comic writer Mike Friedrich and fan Biljo White. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,198,000; average paid circulation 805,700. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $80.00 View scans Heavy pen marking. Water damage.

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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.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bizarre Polka-Dot Man" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin confront a new costumed criminal in Gotham under the alias of Mr. Polka Dot who has started a crime wave based on spots and dots; To conceal his identity, Polka Dot wore a bizarre costume covered in spots, the point of which soon became apparent - once removed from the costume, the spots could be used for a variety of purposes, creating deadly weapons and a bizarre escape vehicles; Perhaps surprisingly, he succeeded in capturing Robin, but Batman was nonetheless able to save his crime fighting partner and bring Krill's crime spree to an end. . Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Let Science Serve You! public service announcement. "The J'onn J'onzz Museum" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Criminals use newsreel footage of J'Onzz to determine his weakness. Danger: Police at Work article. "The Mystery Of The Undersea Safari," art by Nick Cardy (Aquaman series ends); Aquaman and Aqualad help Professor Peters stop some crooks from stealing a pirate treasure. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation, 325,000. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Secret of Clayface's Power starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Matt Hagen breaks jail again and uses his pool of protoplasm to renew his Clayface identity; Using his powers, Hagen is unstoppable, until Batman follows Hagen to the secret grotto, where the pool is located. Batman and Hagen start fighting and both of them fall into the pool, after which they are both transformed into clay; Batman uses his new powers to become a Clayface-Batman in order to fight Clayface on even terms; At the end of the fight, Batman defeats Clayface and returns him to prison. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "J'onn J'onzz's Pesky Partner" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Doc Duggan and his gang, despite their super scientific weapons, are no match for the Manhunter and his new sidekick, Zook. Combat Sleuths article. Statement of Ownership; average circulation: 265,000. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. No Exit for Batman!; Batman discovers that the evil Dr. Tzin-Tzin is in Gotham City; he then uses Tzin-Tzins communicator to locate him. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino. The Double-Dealing Jewel Thieves!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny visits a museum of replicas of famous treasures. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Stetement of ownership--average print run 485,000; average paid circulation 304,414. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. The Case of the Abbreviated Batman!; After capturing Gunshy Barton, Batman sends him and his gang to jail, where Gunshy learns shorthand and teaches to his gang, making his crimes easier to pull off without getting caught. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. London Caper of the Rockers and Mods!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny goes to London and sees Big Ben running backwards; a gang of teenage Mods are responsible. Billy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 617,000; average paid circulation 404,339. Cover price $0.12.