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  • Issue #121
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 121
    • Cover detached.

    Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. When the son of the mayor of Gotham City loses a bet to a noted gangster, changes are in the wind, as Commissioner Gordon is demoted to patrolman and Batman's days aiding the police come to an end! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Commissioner Gordon Walks a Beat!" with art by Howard Sherman. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "The Case Without a Key!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "Happy Jail-Day to You!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Phantom Express!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "The Pink Sheet" by Dalton Warren, and Morton half-pager by Phil Berube. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #122
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 122
    • Trimmed
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Top & Bottom Edge of Cover Trimmed. (3 extra staples added after manufacturing. Tape on cover, interior cover & interior.) TRIMMED.
    • Label #3750662007
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    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects Air Wave story. Cover detached.
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    Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. 1st Catwoman cover. After escaping from prison, Catwoman decides to use superstitions to extort money from wealthy businessmen in the Batman and Robin tale "The Black Cat Crimes!" by Bill Finger, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Crazy Customers!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "The Uncandid Camera!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Four Swords for a King" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Chief Hot Foot 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff, and 2-page text story "The Talking Cat" by Mal Terret. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #123
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 123

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    Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by unknown. Art by Paul Cooper, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. An underworld radium gang uses the talents of some pioneers of the air age called The Dawn Patrol to innocently carry the contraband material in the Batman and Robin tale "The Dawn Patrol Crimes!" with art by Paul Cooper and Ray Burnley. Plus: Slam Bradley in "South of the Border!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "The Voices of Spooky Sommers!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Heroes for a Day!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "Talent Hunt" by Max Olin, and Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $999 Detective Comics #123 CGC 7.5 DC 1947

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  • Issue #124
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 124
    • Interior is complete with just a couple of margin/corner pieces missing. 5" cumulative spine split, cover detached at one staple.
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    Cover by Bob Kane and George Roussos. Stories by Edmond Hamilton and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, George Roussos, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The Joker tests the wits of Batman and Robin with a crime spree, each day's caper based on the Tune of the Day on radio in "The Crime Parade" by Edmond Hamilton, Bob Kane and George Roussos. Plus: Slam Bradley in "Shorty of the Royal Mounted!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "The Crime Express!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Assignment in London!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Honest Willy 1-pager by Phil Berube; 2-page text story "Knockout" by Stan Carter; and Chief Hot Foot half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie and the Radar Rescue" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    1 day left Auction RARE 1947 DETECTIVE COMICS #124 CLASSIC JOKER CVR COMPLETE

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  • Issue #125
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 125

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    Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger, George Kashdan and unknown. Art by Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Commissioner Gordon asks Batman to investigate when a series of cons are released from prison and suddenly disappear. The Caped Crusader discovers, after going undercover, that a criminal named the Thinker is gathering and using them to manufacture parts for equipment to be used by the underworld in the Batman and Robin tale "The Citadel of Crime!" by Bill Finger, Jack Burnley, Charles Paris and Ray Burnley. Plus: Slam Bradley in "Fireman, Save My Child!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "Prosecutor by Proxy!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "When Hitler Came Back!" by George Kashdan, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "Safety in Numbers" by Patrick Dobbs. And: Tootsie Roll back cover ad "Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #126
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 126
    • Trimmed
    • TRIMMED. Staples added (not manufacturing).
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    • 2" spine split from bottom, cover coming loose at staples.
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    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Color touch, piece fill (tape). Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other, 3" cumulative spine split (taped).
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    Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by unknown. Art by Jim Mooney, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The Penguin invents a songbird society, then attempts to get famed singers to donate to its cause or risk losing their voices in the Batman and Robin tale "Case of the Silent Songbirds!" with art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Perilous Puppets!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "Felons in Furs!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "D-Day on the Boulder!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Tubby, the Happy Tramp half-pager by Phil Berube; Chief Hot Foot 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text story "Blackboard of Death" by Rex Drake; and Shorty 2-pager. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $650 Detective Comics #126 CGC 3.5 D.C. 1947 Penguin Electrocution Cover & Story

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  • Issue #127
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 127

    Cover by Charles Paris. Stories by Edmond Hamilton and unknown. Art by Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. A crazed scientist says that he has created a shrinking gas, but when he is laughed at by a group of wealthy possible investors, he uses a giant-sized room at his home to convince skeptics they have been shrunk, then he extorts money out of them. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Pigmies in Giantland!" by Edmond Hamilton and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "Modern Paul Revere!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Rogues and Red Hots!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Never-Say-Die Land" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Shorty the Fight Fan 1-pager by Phil Berube; 2-page text story "Nothing to Lose" by Tex Blane; and Daffy & Doodle half-pager by Lit-Win. And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie and the Log Jam Rescue" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $299 DETECTIVE COMICS #127 *CGC 2.5 1947* GOLDEN AGE BATMAN AND ROBIN

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  • Issue #128
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 128

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    Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Jack Farr, Paul Cooper, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris and unknown. The Joker pulls a fast one on Batman and Robin, who have just jailed him: he vows to commit all of his crimes in reverse in "Crime in esreveR!" with art by Paul Cooper and Ray Burnley. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Shorty, the Medicine Man!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "The Bandits and the Bells!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Rip Carter -- Killer!" Also: 2-page text story "Fireman for a Day" by Cliff Rhodes. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $850 Detective Comics 128 Classic Joker cover! Complete Unrestored Solid Copy! 1947
    $880 Detective Comics #128 (1947) CGC 4.0 Joker Appearance
    $1,699 Detective Comics #128 CGC FN 6.0 Joker Cover and Story! Dick Sprang Cover!

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  • Issue #129
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 129
    • Paper: White
    • Label #16-2BF4E72-090

    Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. After a gang of jewel thieves, Batman and Robin land on an island owned by a judge, who has, because of the death of one of his daughters, forbidden the existence of any modern devices on the island in "The Isle of Yesterday!" by Bill Finger, Jack Burnley, Charles Paris and Ray Burnley. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Heat's On!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "Crime Spots on the Sun!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Quarterback from Brooklyn!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Nifty 2-pager, and 2-page text story "Long Chance" by Kit Martin. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,199 Detective Comics #129 CGC VF 8.0 DOUBLE COVER Jack Burnley/Charles Paris Cover!

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  • Issue #130
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 130
    • Cover detached. Rust migration.

    Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger, George Kashdan and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. A mysterious box in Batman's Hall of Trophies tells the strange story of revenge by a man known as the Diamond King, whose son died at the hands of certain gangsters. When the evidence to prove their guilt was stolen and the men set free, the father uses the box to gain his revenge upon each of them. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Box!" by Bill Finger, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Man Who Drowned Nine Times!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Static Sees Double!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Fifty Below Zero!" by George Kashdan, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: The Spooks 1-pager by Phil Berube; Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text story "The Coward" by Ted Field; and Chief Hot Foot half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #131
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 131
    • Paper: Off white
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #0056443008

    Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Steve Travers is in the uncomfortable position of owing a big debt to his criminal brother, repayment being in the form of giving felons new faces thru plastic surgery so they can't be arrested by the police. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Underworld Surgeon!" by Don C. Cameron, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Case of the Candy Clues!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Polly Wants to Crack a Safe!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "A Murder Rap for Brooklyn!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 1.5-page text story "Local Color" by Tom Neill, and Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #132
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 132

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    Cover by Jim Mooney and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger, George Kashdan, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Jim Mooney, Charles Paris, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. A master locksmith poses as a criminal in order to help Batman and Robin capture a notorious criminal and his gang in "The Human Key!" by Bill Finger, Jim Mooney and Charles Paris. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Society Plumbers" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Skates for Scoundrels!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Unwelcome Santa Claus!" by George Kashdan, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "Stolen Cache" by Robert Hale. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #133
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 133
    • Paper: White
    • Pedigree: Ohio
    • Ohio
    • Label #0083201016
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    Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Edmond Hamilton and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and George Klein. A clairvoyant successfully predicts the death of two men, but when he predicts Batman will die aboard an ocean liner, the Caped Crusader is willing to gamble that the prediction is wrong. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man Who Could See the Future!" by Edmond Hamilton, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "Rockabye Rogues!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Radio 'Hams' to the Rescue!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Man Who Brought 'em Back Dead!" with art by Curt Swan and George Klein. Also: Shorty 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff, and 2-page text story "Payment in Kind" by Art Long. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $370 DETECTIVE COMICS #133 DC COMICS GOLDEN AGE 1948 CGC 4.0 GRADED

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  • Issue #134
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 134

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    Cover by Jim Mooney. Stories by Bill Finger, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Jim Mooney, Charles Paris, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Jack Kirby and George Klein. A freak lightning bolt destroys most of the Penguin's trick umbrellas that he was going to use to commit crimes, so he warns Batman he'll commit the crimes anyway but by using umbrellas that are not umbrellas. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Umbrellas of Crime!" by Bill Finger, Jim Mooney and Charles Paris. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Abercrombie and the Urchins!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Calamity Incorporated!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Beast of London!" with art by Jack Kirby and George Klein. Also: Homer half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text story "Look Before You Leap" by Cliff Rhodes; and Little Pete half-pager by Boltinoff. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #135
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 135

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    Cover by Win Mortimer, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Edmond Hamilton and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Professor Nichols discovers a document that states that the story of scientist Frankenstein is true, so he decides to personally go back in time to find out the truth behind the Frankenstein monster. But he soon discovers that he needs the aid of the Caped Crusaders, so he draws them into the past. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The True Story of Frankenstein!" by Edmond Hamilton, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Chimp and the Chump!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Unscrambled Proverbs!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Crimes by Television!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "Weatherproof" by John Pollard. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $499 Detective Comics #135 CGC VG 4.0 Batman and Robin Vs Frankenstein! DC Comics

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  • Issue #136
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 136

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    Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris and unknown. At a meeting of the Gotham City Museum Board of Trustees, Bruce Wayne sees a map from 1667 that bears his hand-writing, so he has Professor Nichols send him and Dick back to that era to see if they can solve that age old mystery. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Dead Man's Chest!" with art by Dick Sprang. Plus: Slam Bradley in "Truth + Penalty = Crime-Catchers!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "The City of Glass!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "A Tale of Two Brooklyns!" Also: 1.5-page text story "Too Many Cooks!" by Cliff Rhodes. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $479 Detective Comics #136 CGC VG 4.0 Cream To Off White Dick Sprang Cover!
    $650 DETECTIVE COMICS #136 CGC VG/FN 5.0; OW-W; Dick Sprang cover; Scarface!

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  • Issue #137
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 137

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    Cover by Jim Mooney and Charles Paris. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris and unknown. A clever rebus sign on a local furrier's store gives the Joker yet a new and novel method of committing his crimes! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Rebus Crimes!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Balloon Bandits!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Cycle of Crimes!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Rise and Fall of a Gangster!" Also: 2-page text piece "Secret Codes Can Be Fun" by Henry Lysing, and Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #138
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 138
    • 2" cumulative spine split, multiple tears in front cover.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jimmy Thompson, Dick Sprang, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The Joker follows up an article in the newspaper about a scientist discovering a lost elixir of invisibility and becomes a real terror to Batman until the crime fighter takes some of the elixir himself. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Invisible Crimes!" with art by Dick Sprang. Plus: The origin of Robotman is retold in "The Inside Story of Robotman!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson (see Star Spangled Comics (1941) #7 for 1st appearance); Slam Bradley in "Shorty Meets the Champ!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Mystery of the Mary Celeste II!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Shorty 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "Secret Codes Can Be Fun!" by Henry Lysing; and Daffy & Doodle half-pager by Lit-Win. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $359 Detective Comics #138 CGC GD/VG 3.0 Batman Joker Appearance! DC Comics 1948
    2 days left Auction Detective Comics #138, 1948

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  • Issue #139
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 139
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1482288018
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Finger, Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. When a brazen crime involving the theft of jade rocks Chinatown, Batman teams up with a Chinese detective to track down the criminals. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Crimes of Jade!" by Bill Finger, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "A Bid for Robotman?" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "Shorty Rides a Winner!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "Dr. Z, Future Criminal!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Shorty 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Ozzie 1-pager by Phil Berube; 2-page text piece "Secret Codes -- A Hobby for All"; and 1-page story "Arizona Ranger." 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #140
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 140

    1st appearance of the Riddler. Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Finger, Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Having grown up an expert and a cheat when it came to solving puzzles, Edward Nigma decides to use this capacity to mystify the police and Batman...as the Riddler! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Riddler" by Bill Finger, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "Robotman's Double Trouble!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "Dog for a Day!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Dictator from Alcatraz!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "To the Moon and Back." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $9,000 Detective Comics #140 CGC 3.0 Off-White Pages 1st Appearance of the Riddler

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  • Issue #141
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 141

    Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jimmy Thompson, Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Blackie Nason was captured because of his picture being in the police "Rogue's Gallery," so after he escapes from prison, he has plastic surgery, then sets up his "Gallery of Undercover Cops." And he accidentally uncovers the true identity of Batman, just wanting to scam the underworld element. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Gallery of Public Heroes!" with art by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "Robotman in the Moon!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "The Sinister Snow Man!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "Find Me a Killer!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 1.5-page text piece "Secret Codes in Sports" by Henry Lysing; Daffy & Doodle half-pager by Lit-Win; and Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Boltinoff. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #142
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 142

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    2nd Riddler cover story. Cover by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jimmy Thompson, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The Riddler returns from the "dead" to continue his campaign of puzzle contests to baffle the police and the Dynamic Duo. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Crime's Puzzle Contest!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "The Robot Bandit!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "The Farmer in the Till!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Mystery of Secret X" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Henry Boltinoff, and 2-page text piece "When You Close Your Mind" by William Morrison. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $2,800 Detective Comics #142 CGC 4.5 DC 1948 2nd Riddler Appearance

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  • Issue #143
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 143

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    Cover by Jim Mooney and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger, Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jim Mooney, Charles Paris, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The Pied Piper returns to continue his criminal activities of committing a series of "pipe" crimes, each with a pipe related to the victim's name! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Pied Piper of Peril!" by Bill Finger, Jim Mooney and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "Robotman Versus the Baffler!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "Low Man on a Barber Pole!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Five Weapons That Shook the World!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text piece "Secret Codes Are All Around You" by Henry Lysing; Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff; and Daffy & Doodle half-pager by Lit-Win. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #144
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 144

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    Cover by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jimmy Thompson, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Carmine Infantino and unknown. Big Jack Bancroft kidnaps Kay Kyser and his saxophonist (whom he resembles) in order to get on Kyser's radio show, "The College of Musical Knowledge" in order to hide from the police. Kyser has to find a way to tip off Batman to this and invite him to his program in order to round up the crook. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Kay Kyser's Mystery Broadcast!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "The Human Armored Car!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "The Seven Sinister Midgets!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Case of the Black Cat Crimes!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino. Also: Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Shorty 2-pager by Boltinoff; Daffy & Doodle 1-pager by Lit-Win; and 2-page text piece "The Printed Word." 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #145
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 145

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    Cover by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jimmy Thompson, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Carmine Infantino and unknown. Dick Grayson suffers from a case of amnesia after rescuing a woman from near death. Bruce devises a plan for the youngster to "assume" the role of Robin in order to try and shock him into remembering his true identity. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Robin, the Boy Failure!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "The Smash-Up Crimes!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "His Highness, King Shorty!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "Undercover Gangster!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Daffy & Doodle half-pager by Lit-Win; Casey the Cop half-pager by Boltinoff; Shorty 2-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text piece "From Tree Trunk to Ocean Liner." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #146
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 146
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4391056020
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    Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Bill Finger, Otto Binder, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jimmy Thompson, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, Carmine Infantino and unknown. Carl Cave is lucky with numbers, especially concerning the lucky number "3", and he believes that number can protect him from the minions of the law...and Batman himself! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Three's a Crime!" by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. Plus: Robotman in "The Candid Camera Pest!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Super-Sleuth McFooey in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "The Luck of Lucky Louie" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "Gangster Island!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Varsity Vic 1-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text piece "A Dog's Life." 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #147
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 147

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    Cover by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jimmy Thompson, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Carmine Infantino and unknown. A new villain (Tiger Shark in his 1st appearance) decides to create a criminal empire underwater, so the Dynamic Duo create their own weapon of offense: the Sub-Batmarine! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Tiger Shark!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "Robot Town, U.S.A.!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "When Private Eyes Cross!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Fight of the Century!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino. Also: 2-page text piece "Nature's Playground" by David Kahn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #148
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 148

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    Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Carmine Infantino and unknown. Batman and Robin fall victim, like others, to a mad scientist (Professor Zero in his 1st appearance) who has found a way to reduce humans to pygmy size in "The Experiment of Professor Zero" by Bill Finger, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "The Metal Man's Sportsathon!" with art by Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "A Bicycle Built for Sleuths" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The King of the Animals!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino. Also: Sarge 1-pager by Phil Berube; 2-page text story "A Policeman's Lot" by Lee Goldsmith; Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Boltinoff. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #149
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 149

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    Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The sound effects from a radio drama spur the Joker to institute a new crime idea: that of using sound to create panic among the city's populace in order to make easy scores. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Sound-Effect Crimes!" by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. Plus: Robotman in "The Lost Evidence!" with art by Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "Shorty Grows Up!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Case of the Ex-Boy Commando!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "Science Question Box"; Varsity Vic 2-pager by Boltinoff; and Casey the Cop half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #150
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 150

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    Cover by Jim Mooney. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jimmy Thompson, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, George Klein and unknown. A clever doctor uses a phony "ghost" of executed mobster Rifle Rafferty and a group of stool pigeons within Gotham City's mobs in order to convince the police and the Dynamic Duo that Rafferty has come back from the dead to exact revenge. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Ghost of Gotham City!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "Robotman Meets Robotcrook!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "A Day in the Life of a Private Eye!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "Around the World or Bust!" with inks by George Klein. Also: Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff; and 1.5-page text piece "The Boy Conqueror." And: 1-page public service announcement "Superman on Safety First!" by Jack Schiff, Win Mortimer and Stan Kaye. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #151
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 151

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    Cover by Jim Mooney. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Carmine Infantino, Dick Sprang, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman and unknown. Ben Kole, a supposed student of Egyptology, has the weird hobby of saving people's lives, then demanding that they sign an "I.O.U. My Life" form in order to later blackmail those he saved. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "I.O.U. My Life!" with art by Dick Sprang. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman is introduced in "The Origin of Pow-Wow Smith!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "Around the World in 24 Hours!" with art by Jimmy Thompson; and Slam Bradley in "Rich Man, Poor Man, Lawyer Man...Thief!" with art by Howard Sherman. Also: Cartoon Flips activity half-pager "Starring...Robin" with art by Martin Naydel; "Big City Wrangler" half-pager; 2-page text piece "Photography -- A Modern Miracle"; and Bebe 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #152
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 152

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    Cover by Jim Mooney. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Carmine Infantino, Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Ruben Moreira and unknown. Vicki Vale gets the chance to do a great story on "Three dead men who live today because of the Batman," but a new Jekyll and Hyde criminal almost destroys the good this story will do. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Goblin of Gotham City!" with art by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Train Robbers of Roaring River!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "Robotbody Meets a Body!" with art by Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "Too Many Morgans!" with art by Howard Sherman; and A Casebook Mystery "The Case of the Murdered Miner!" with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: 2-page text piece "Who Knows What!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #153
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 153

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    1st appearance of Roy Raymond TV Detective; origin of the Human Fly. Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Jimmy Thompson, Ruben Moreira and unknown. The Batman takes to the air, like his namesake, on the trail of Slits Danton, all thanks to the creation of special "bat wings" created by a scientist...or so the Caped Crusader thinks! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Flying Batman!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Revenge of Little Thunder Cloud!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "The Second Robotman" with art by Jimmy Thompson; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Land of Lost Years!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff, and 2-page text piece "Volcano Sleuths" by Ed Velarde. And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie Saves the Day!" with art by C.C. Beck. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    1 day left Auction RARE 1949 DETECTIVE COMICS #153 CLASSIC BATMAN CVR

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  • Issue #154
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 154
    • INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, affects Batman and Robin story.
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    Cover by Jim Mooney and Charles Paris. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Carmine Infantino, Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Jimmy Thompson, Dan Barry, Sy Barry and unknown. Batman goes undercover in the State Prison as Jim Millan, hoping to discover how prisoners who have escaped from that institution seem to disappear forever. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Underground Railroad of Crime!" with art by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Death in the Northwoods!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "Robotman, Mind-Reader" with art by Jimmy Thompson; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Riddle of the Ruby!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry and Sy Barry. Also: Shorty 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff, and 2-page text piece "Science Is Champ" by Quincy Howe. And: 1-page public service announcement "The Green Arrow and the Red Feather Kid" by Jack Schiff and George Papp. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #155
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 155

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Finger, Don C. Cameron, Jack Schiff, Bernie Breslauer, Mort Weisinger and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Dan Barry, Fred Ray and unknown. Bruce subs for a famed detective as he recuperates from appendix surgery. He immediately gets two clients, both of whom want a model train that once belonged to a criminal, Tracks Carlin...and are willing to get it at any cost! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Bruce Wayne, Private Detective!" by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Ranger from Red Deer Valley!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Impossible -- But True! tale "Mighty Maro -- The Man Who Reads Minds!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and "The Andrews Raiders" historical adventure by Jack Schiff, Bernie Breslauer, Mort Weisinger and Fred Ray, reprinted from Real Fact Comics (1946) #5. Also: "Blood Hounds" half-pager; "Lone Wolf!" 1-pager; 2-page text piece "Dangerous Business" with art by Raymond Perry; Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff. And: Superboy says "Give Your Town a Present!" in a 1-page public service announcement by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $500 DETECTIVE COMICS #155 DC COMICS GOLDEN AGE 1950 CGC 5.5 GRADED

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  • Issue #156
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 156

    The new classic Batmobile gets introduced. Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Joe Samachson and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Dan Barry and unknown. After being injured in a wreck involving the Batmobile while chasing some crooks, Batman finds himself laid up, unable to fight crime...or so is thought by crookdom, who are soon introduced to the fearsome capabilities of the new Batmobile! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Batmobile of 1950!" by Joe Samachson, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Great Gold Robbery!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "To Arms!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Beauty Who Talked with Beasts!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Ton o' Fun 1-pager by Harry Lampert, reprinted from Green Lantern (1941-1949 Golden Age) #21; Varsity Vic 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "TV Quiz"; and "The First!" 1-pager. And: 1-page public service announcement "Batman and Robin Stand Up for Sportsmanship!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #157
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 157

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Carmine Infantino, Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Dan Barry and unknown. Batman and Robin volunteer their help to the Royal Canadian Mountain Police to help locate and round up the Masked Highwayman, who is believed to have shot and killed an RCMP member. The problem is: without the murder bullet, the Highwayman cannot be charged with the crime! Don't miss the Dynamic Duo in "The Race of the Century" with art by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Promise of Pow-Wow Smith!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "Pounds of Peril!"; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man Who Could See Tomorrow!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and "Galloping Ghost!" Also: The Little Mayor half-pager by Phil Berube, reprinted from Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) #106; 2-page text piece "With Drums, Fire, & Flashes!"; and Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. And: "It's Fun to Be Healthy!" says Wonder Woman in a 1-page public service announcement by Jack Schiff and Irwin Hasen. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #158
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 158

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Edmond Hamilton, Don C. Cameron, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Tom Cooke, Dan Barry, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. As they add trophy 1000 to the Bat-Cave's collection, the Caped Crusaders decide to check over the other trophies to make sure they are in good shape. They are called out on another case, bringing back trophy 1001 unaware that the evil Dr. Doom is hiding inside and plans to rig some of the trophies in the Bat-Cave to kill Batman and Robin in "The Thousand and One Trophies of Batman!" by Edmond Hamilton, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Brave Who Was a Coward!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "Felony and Fun!" with art by Tom Cooke; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Impossible Murder Case!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and Dover and Clover in "Clue Crazy!" by Henry Boltinoff. Also: 2-page text piece "Winner Take All No 2," and Little Pete 1-pager by Boltinoff. And: 1-page public service announcement "Superman's Code for Buddies" by Jack Schiff and Al Plastino. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #159
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 159

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Dan Barry and unknown. Bruce Wayne receives a special delivery letter in which the writer claims to know that he is Batman and warns him not to interfere with crimes being committed or his true identity will be revealed to the world. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Bruce Wayne -- You Are Batman!" with art by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Crime Among the Cliff-Dwellers!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "The Strongest Scoundrel on Earth!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Case of the Human Dolls!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: 2-page text piece "Up to Your Elbows in Fun," and Shorty 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #160
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 160

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Dan Barry and unknown. Commissioner Gordon and famed police officers from all over the world gather in Gotham City to recount one of Batman's toughest cases that involved them all before awarding the Dynamic Duo a trophy as "The Globe-Trotters of the Law." Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Globe-Trotter of Crime!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Flying Indians!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "The Renegade Robot!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Chair That Told the Future!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: 2-page text piece "They Know Who You Are!" And: Superman, Batman and Robin in the 1-page public service announcement "A Salute to the Boy Scouts of America" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #161
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 161

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Tom Cooke, Dan Barry and unknown. Batman faces a clever criminal that targets theatrical producers, telling each of them that they will die at midnight. The "death" of Batman provides a clue to that killer. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Men Who Died on Time!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Two Detectives Named Smith!" with story by Don C. Cameron; Robotman in "Diamond Key to Doom!" with art by Tom Cooke; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Human Super Weapon!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Daffy & Doodle half-pager by Lit-Win, reprinted from Action Comics (1938 DC) #100; Little Pete 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "Businessman's Best Friend"; and Casey the Cop half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #162
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 162

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Tom Cooke, Dan Barry and unknown. Batman decides to introduce Robin to the workings of the Railroad Protective Association and both are assigned to work with one of their top agents in "The Law of the Iron Road!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Cowboys and Indians!" with story by Don C. Cameron; Robotman in "The Disjointed Robotman" with art by Tom Cooke; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Valley of Giant Insects" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Chip half-pager; 2-page text piece "Why You Are You" by Earl Smith; Shorty 2-pager by Boltinoff; Ton o' Fun 1-pager by Harry Lampert; and Ton o' Fun half-pager by Lampert. And: Superboy in the 1-page public service announcement "Job Counselor" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #163
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 163
    • 2" cumulative spine split (chew). Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Jim Mooney, Charles Paris, Bruno Premiani, Dan Barry, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. In a quirk of fate, a wanted criminal, seriously injured in an explosion, has a metallic splinter driven into his skull, which has queer magnetic properties, requiring him to stay away from anything metal. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man Who Feared Metal!" with art by Jim Mooney and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "As Long as the Grass Shall Grow!" by Don C. Cameron and Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "Robotman Meets Robotrobber!"; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Anti-Gravity Man!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and Dover and Clover in "No Kidding!" by Henry Boltinoff. Also: Shorty half-pager by Boltinoff; Science Snaps 1-pager with art by Martin Naydel; 2-page text piece "Travels of a Diamond"; and Peg 1-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #164
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 164
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1993823016
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    Cover by Win Mortimer and George Roussos. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Dan Barry and unknown. News reporter Dave Purdy is given a seemingly easy assignment: he must find and report on a case in which the Bat-Signal ALONE saved a person's life. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Untold Tales of the Bat-Signal!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Warriors in Wampum!" with story by Don C. Cameron; Robotman in "The Robot-Mobile"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Case of the Talking Dead!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Peg half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Little Orville half-pager; Bonny 1-pager; 2-page Annie Oakley text story "The Lady with a Gun"; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff; and Shorty 1-pager by Boltinoff. And: Superman in the 1-page public service announcement "School Children 'Round the World" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #165
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 165

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Edmond Hamilton, Don C. Cameron, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Dan Barry, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. While making an inspection of equipment in the Bat-Cave, Bruce and Dick also must inspect the various costumes Batman and Robin use in their fight against crime for leaks and tears, and, as it turns out, a never before used costume saves the day for the Batman, who has been seriously wounded, in "The Strange Costumes of Batman!" by Edmond Hamilton, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Riddle of Fort Brave!" with story by Don C. Cameron; Robotman in "One-Man Fire Department!"; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man Who Never Slept!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and Dover and Clover in "Cabbages and Kale!" by Henry Boltinoff. Also: Shorty 1-pager by Boltinoff, and 2-page text piece "Let 'Em Eat Wood." 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #166
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 166
    • Front and back cover ONLY.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bruno Premiani, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Dan Barry and unknown. An ex-con, John Gillen, working with the Carson Circus and billed as "The Man with a Million Faces," astounds the public with his ability to visually imitate anyone. However, the Dynamic Duo discover two employees at the circus are using this fact to commit crimes and blame them on him. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man with a Million Faces!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Indian Who Had to Get Rich!" by Don C. Cameron and Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "The Robot Robberies!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Machine from Which No Man Can Hide!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "...Of Sailing Ships and Wax"; and Little Pete half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #167
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 167
    • Trimmed
    • Paper: Off white
    • Top and right edge of cover trimmed.
    • Label #4161581003

    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Bruno Premiani, Frank Bolle and Dan Barry. Professor Nichols uses hypnosis to send Batman and Robin back to Cleopatra's Egypt to investigate their appearance in a mysterious ancient frieze in "Bodyguards to Cleopatra!" by Bill Finger, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Killer Cougar of Shoe Mountain!" with art by Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "The Captured Brain!" with art by Frank Bolle; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The People Who Couldn't Grow Old!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Shorty 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Funny Facts 1-pager by Martin Naydel; Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text piece "Here Comes the Band!" And: Superboy in the 1-page public service announcement "How to Bring Christmas Cheer" by Jack Schiff, Win Mortimer and Creig Flessel. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    5 days left Auction Detective Comics # 167 DC Comics Batman and Robin Cleopatra 1951 SUPER RARE!

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  • Issue #168
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 168

    Origin of the Joker. Cover by Lew Sayre Schwartz and George Roussos. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Lew Sayre Schwartz, Win Mortimer, George Roussos, Bruno Premiani, Frank Bolle and Dan Barry. Batman is invited to be a guest instructor for a class on criminology at State University, and, since the students are making such good progress, he decides to use them to try and solve a case he never could concerning a criminal known as the Red Hood. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man Behind the Red Hood!" by Bill Finger, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Win Mortimer and George Roussos. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Ten Little Indians!" with art by Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "The Return of the Iron Man!" with art by Frank Bolle; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Electric Thinking Cap!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Peg 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo; 2-page text piece "Your Thinking Cap" by William Morrison; and Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Boltinoff. And: Green Arrow, Tomahawk and the Shining Knight in the 1-page public service announcement "The World of Adventure in Books" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $7,750 Detective Comics #168 1951 CGC 1.5 COW Pages! Origin of the Joker!
    $8,500 DC COMICS DETECTIVE COMICS 168 1ST APPEARANCE RED HOOD IDENTITY ORIGIN OF JOKER
    $9,690 Detective Comics #168 CGC 3.0 1st Red Hood Origin of the Joker DC Comics
    $10,999 Detective Comics #168 CGC VG- 3.5 1st Red Hood! Origin of the Joker! DC Comics

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  • Issue #169
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 169

    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Bruno Premiani, Frank Bolle, Dan Barry and unknown. After Batman saves the life of an innocent condemned man on death row, the prison warden asks him to stick around as "acting warden" until a new one is appointed. But he is puzzled as to why a prisoner that is scheduled to be released the next day attempts to break out the evening before. Batman figures that it may be connected to $250,000 missing since a robbery years before since the con occupies the same cell as the executed criminal responsible for the robbery. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Batman -- Boss of the Big House!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Big Pow-Wow!" with art by Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "Robotman, Actor!" with art by Frank Bolle; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man Who Could Live Under Water!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and A Case-Book Mystery "The Case of the Broken Ski!" Also: Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo, and 2-page text piece "Every Home a Theatre." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #170
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 170
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0020352001

    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Bruno Premiani, Frank Bolle, Dan Barry and Ramona Fradon. Batman and Robin venture out to track down a pirate submarine that has been torpedoing and looting cargo ships. However, after locating the vessel, the Dynamic Duo are captured and forced to become crew members on the new Flying Dutchman II. To make matters worse, the crew is taking bets as to who Batman actually is under the mask in "The Flying Dutchman II!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Sheriff Who Was Blind!" with art by Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "The Racing Robot-Car!" with art by Frank Bolle; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Ship That Defied Time" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry and Ramona Fradon. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; two Casey the Cop 1-pagers by Boltinoff; Fingerprint Facts half-pager; 2-page text piece "New Tool for Medical Science"; and Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo. And: Superman says "Human Rights for All!" in a 1-page public service announcement by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $325 DETECTIVE COMICS #170 1951 Robotman Batman Robin DC Win Mortimer Cover !

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