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  • Item #53453050
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    Published Apr 1958 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 115 GD 2.0

    4" cumulative spine split.

    Ended Oct 11 2021
    Winning Bid $61

    Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Million-Dollar Clues," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman is given a clue to the whereabouts of stolen gems from a dying criminal, who warns the Caped Crusader that some of his henchmen are also seeking the loot. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman for Hire," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; On the pretense of needing money for Robin's college education, Batman opens a private detective agency, and is hired, unsuspectedly, by a bank robber the Caped Crusader is hoping to nail for his crimes. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement with Peter Porkchops, art by Rube Grossman. The Sentry Who Never Sleeps article. "Batman in the Bottle," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Sent back in time to discover the origins of a giant sling used by the Zoto civilization, Batman helps those people combat a race of giants. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: GD 2.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)