Batman (1940) UK Edition comic books

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman and Mera. "The Mad Hatter Goes Straight!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta; The Mad Hatter, sad that crime isn't fun anymore, reminisces about his youth, when he would fantasize about being a white-hatted sheriff or a plume-hatted cavalier, or wearing the hat of a Foreign Legionnaire; Since his fantasies were always about fighting as a good guy, he decides to give up crime and go straight; Hatter begins by mimicking a sheriff on horseback and stops two muggers from robbing Bruce Wayne and his date. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. A Word About the Fight of the Century article by publisher Jenette Kahn. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Case of the Crimson Coffin!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman battles the Carib machete assassins, who are kidnapping and drugging victims for a human sacrifice. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Daily Planet Volume 78 Issue 1 Week of January 2, 1978 article by Bob Rozakis; Information on Claw the Unconquered #10, House of Secrets #151, comics on sale the week of Jauary 9th and Ask the Answer Man. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Island of Purple Mist!, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Baxter Baines admits that he wishes to unmask Batman. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Answer Man with Bob Rozakis. Kurt Schaffenberger bio.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Night of Siege," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dave Hunt; An ex-junkie costumed vigilante called The Black Spider tries to kill dope dealer Hannibal Hardwicke; Batman saves Hardwicke and takes him to Bruce Wayne's penthouse apartment for safekeeping; The Black Spider battles past Batman into the apartment. "The Mystery Murderer of Mrs. Batman!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dave Hunt; A freezing gas in Jeff Richter's suit immobilizes Batman and Alfred; Batman checks Richter's fingerprints and discovers that each finger bears the print of a different criminal. Battlestar Galactica Monogram model kit ad on back cover. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 1st appearance of Lucius Fox. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Dark Messenger of Mercy!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Lucius Fox handles the day-to-day transactions of the Wayne Foundation to Fox free up Wayne's schedule for his Batman activities; Batman pursues a killer who places poisoned gold coins over his victims' eyes. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Letter from comics write Cat Yronwode. Daily Planet Extra Volume 78 Issue 40 Week of October 9, 1978; Information on Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #247, The Brave and the Bold #146, comics on sale the week of October 23, Ask the Answer Man! and Fred Hembeck strip featuring Elongated Man. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Frank McLaughlin; In this Christmas tale featuring the Dark Knight and Blockbuster, the depressed and out-of-work Kathy Crawford decides to end her life, and its up to Batman to stop her; But first hell have to get through Blockbuster. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman and Cheetah. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Joe Kubert. "The Ghost Who Haunted Batman," script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman faces the Gentleman Ghost, whose gang is robbing the Riverside Museum, and an enemy he never expected: Alfred Pennyworth. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Superman. Letter from comics writer Paul Levitz. Statement of ownership; Average # of copies sold previous year: 125,421. Daily Plane Extra Volume 79 Issue 1 Week of January 8, 1979; Information on Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 250, Sgt. Rock #327, comics on sale the week of January 22, Ask the Answer Man and Fred Hembeck strip featuring Superboy, Superman and Supergirl. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Dr. Phosphorus Is Back!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman investigates a Gotham nuclear reactor that goes critical and teams with Batgirl to take on Dr. Phosphorus, who threatens to "reign over all" in Gotham City. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman. The Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Sgt. Rock parody strip by Fred Hembeck. Letter from comics writer Paul Levitz. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Two for the Money!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Its a race against the clock as Batman attempts to recover stolen defense codes before Two-Face, who plans on selling the information to Soviet spies. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Phantom Stranger parody strip with Power Girl by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Once Beaten, Twice Sly!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman and King Faraday tail Two-Face to Mardi Gras, but can they stop the villain from selling the defense codes before its too late? Catwoman back-up story, "Cat's Paw!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Steve Mitchell. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Batman & Robin parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Dick Giordano. "Danger on the Wing!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman captures bad guys in Gotham City Hall, but not before one of them makes a kite of some blueprints and flies it to Kite-Man; Batman faces Kite-Man in a battle in the skies with the livelihood of many Gotham City citizens at stake. 32 pages, full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Dick Giordano. "Color Me Deadly!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Crazy-Quilt learns that his sight will fade away permanently in a matter of months, prompting the villain to kidnap a renowned surgeon from S.T.A.R. Labs; Batman and Robin step in. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Wonder Woman. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Deadman parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Dick Giordano. "The 1,001 Clue Caper or Why Did the Riddler Cross the Road?", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman and Robin try to piece together the puzzling mystery hidden within a book of 1,001 riddles autographed by the Riddler. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Green Lantern. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Tatjana Wood profile by Michael Catron. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "My City Burns at Both Ends--It Will Not Last the Night!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman rescues a girl from a burning building; He faces Firebug, who shoots napalm from his fingertips at Batman; Bruce Wayne dances with Selina Kyle, who gets a strange headache. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Green Arrow & Human Target parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Kubert, inks by Dick Giordano. "Never Give Up the Ghost!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Smith and Bill Wormstedt (ink assist on pages 11 and 12); Batman stops the Gentleman Ghost and his two-man from stealing industrial diamonds inside a darkened factory; The villains escape, and the Ghost tells his henchmen they will try to steal the jewels another time; Bruce Wayne hosts a costume ball with the attendees dressed as famous people from the past; Bruce becomes Batman and investigates an alarm going off at a factory. Hostess snack cakes ad with the Flash. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Alex Saviuk profile. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "The Curse of the Inquisitor!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Smith; Batman heads to Spain to investigate the murder of two priests in a small town. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Hawkman. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Batman & Robin parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker...!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Dick Giordano; The Joker celebrates his birthday by rounding up his enemies from all around town, including Robin, James Gordon, Selina Kyle, and Alfred Pennyworth; The Joker, after his plan is foiled, escapes on a speed boat. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Hawkman. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Man-Bat parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Batman takes on Flash's old foe, Capt. Boomerang, in "Chaos--Coming and Going!" but if that isn't complication enough, Batman has Catwoman to worry about, too! Note: Story continues in # 323. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Story continues from #322. Batman solo adventure, "The Cat Who Would be King!" in which he has both the Catwoman AND Catman to deal with! What a job! Story written by Len Wein with art by Irv Novick and inks by Bob Smith.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Cat Who Would Be King!" starring Batman, Catwoman, and James Gordon, script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Smith; Batman and Catwoman escape from the trap of a deadly Cats Cradle and trace the Catman to the islands owned by millionaire Adros Akropolis. Story continued from Batman #323. Hostess Twinkies ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Answer Man featuring Bob Rozakis. Flash, Batman & Vigilante parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Death--Twenty Stories High," script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell; Commissioner Gordon summons Batman to the roof of police headquarters; He gets shot at by a would-be assassin and then captures him; Batman saves Gordon and his rival for the post of police commissioner, Robert Brand, from getting killed by a pair of gunmen. Hostess Twinkies ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Answer Man featuring Bob Rozakis. Cary Bates bio by Mike Barr.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. Batman in a book-length adventure titled "This Way Lies Madness," script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Selina Kyle leaves Gotham City in order to sort things out; She tells Bruce Wayne shes disappointed with him for not trusting her when Cat-Man framed her for the museum robbery; Batman faces a motorcycle-riding "Mad Dog" Markham, a bad guy he once sent to Arkham Asylum. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Green Lantern. Answer Man featuring Bob Rozakis. Commissioner Gordon parody strip by Fred Hembeck 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Joe Kubert. "Asylum Sinister!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman recovers from the sedative, frees himself from his strait-jacket, and picks the lock of his cell door; He walks the halls of Arkham Asylum, searching for clues ofa prisoner-escaping racket; Professor Milo plans to release certain Arkham inmates and have them commit robberies. Hostess snack cakes ad with Robin. "Express to Nowhere," script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Steve Mitchell; Bruce Wayne sees two crooks, "Shark" Armstrong and "Frankie" Franconi, boarding a train; He and Dick become Batman and Robin and hitch a ride on said train; The two bad guys are searching for Joe "the Canary" Carson, a stool pigeon scheduled to testify before a Gotham grand jury. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Batgirl, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Joe Kubert. "Double Jeopardy," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman investigates a mystery of a crime that is now above the law and the alleged killer can't be touched; If Batman does pursue him, he himself could be the bad guy; Can Batman no longer protect those who are close to?; Lucius is leaving Wayne Enterprises. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Hawkman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. "A Tale of Time Past!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Kim DeMulder; When James Gordon began as a beat cop, his pal Hank Weber was killed by Daryl Richmond, a thief who stole Weber's jewels; Gordon chased Richmond down, but got shot in the leg while doing so; Now, years later, Gordon is held captive by Richmond's son; Batman crashes through with the Batmobile and rescues Gordon. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Story continues from #322. Batman solo adventure, Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Twice Dies the Batman!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The labyrinthine mystery of "Carl Ternion" twists and turns to a stunning conclusion as Gilda Stevens' new beau is revealed to be her ex-husband: Harvey Dent, AKA Two-Face!; But why did Dent take on the new identity, and what's the real reason he avenged her husband's murder at the hands of the mysterious Anton Karoselle? Two-Face, Batman, and Gilda's paths all meet inside the old Gotham Courthouse for an emotionally-charged, heart wrenching finale. Hostess snack cakes ad with Hawkman. "The Case of the Hijacked Heart!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Gotham gang lord "Razor" Reynolds checks into Gotham Hospital for a heart transplant; Batman and Robin fend off rival crooks who want to kill him. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Batman tries to uncover the true identity of the villainous Snowman terrorizing the city in "Where Walks A Snowman." Script by Gerry Conway. Plot assist by Roy Thomas. Art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez & Steve Mitchell. Back-up tale: Robin in "Murder on the Midway." Continued next issue. Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton & Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Jim Aparo.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "This Sporting Death!", script by Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas (plot assist), pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman battles the Sportsman, an athletically-costumed killer who is out to murder famous sports figures as revenge against being made part of his sports star fathers genetic experiments. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. "Killer Under the Big Top!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Robin tracks down the true killer of Jo-Jo Jones. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Batman and Poison Ivy in "A Sweet Kiss of Poison!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell. Deadman guests in Robin back-up story, "Yesterday's Heroes!" in which Dick Grayson looks back to his early days with the circus as a member of the Flying Graysons. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bruce Patterson.