Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 307 VG+ 4.5
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Item #61763019
Tags: BatmanDetective Comics (1937 1st Series) 307 VG+ 4.5
Cover coming loose at one staple.
Starts Nov 11 Cover art by Dick Dillin. "Alpha, the Experimental Man!" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin help train Alpha, an artificial man created by Dr. Burgos, a scientist; But when he falls in love at first sight with Batwoman, Alpha uses the professors ray device to boost his intellect and power, a measure that may cause his death; As a result of his exposure to the ray, Alpha's power levels are increased, but Burgos explains Batman that it will destroy Alpha in the end if they can't take him back to the laboratory; When the heroes try to bring Alpha back, he refuses to go, believing that the humans have turned against him; Only Batwoman has the ability to convince Alpha that they are just trying to help him, but when Batwoman's life is in peril, Alpha decides to save her by risking his own existence. Strange Laws humor half page by Henry Boltinoff. Rules of Water Safety! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Alias Scarface Scanlon" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones disguises himself as a dead criminal in order to infiltrate a gang. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12. Grade: VG+ 4.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)