Batman (1940) 86 VG- 3.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Work Can Be Fun! public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Voyage of the First Batmarine!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; After volunteering to become divers to remove explosives underwater at great depths, the Dynamic Duo are unable to properly rise to the surface slowly enough to prevent the bends. Batman Whirly-word Game activity page by Martin Naydel. "The Joker's Winning Team!", script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; A baseball game inspires the Joker to become a manager of crime, as he decides to "trade" various crooks for others who have specialized talents that he can use to commit various crimes. Two-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Hotel Cop article, art by Raymond Perry. "Batman--Indian Chief!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye; The Dynamic Duo come upon a duo dressing very much the same as the famed Batman and Robin, these being an Indian version; They are asked by the wounded "Man-of-the-Bats" to substitute for he and his fighting aide in battling against Black Elk. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VG- 3.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)