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Batman (1940) comic books 1950

  • Item #61107943
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1950 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 60 CGC 2.5 Restored

    Restored: C2

    Paper: White

    Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #4417376003

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover by Jim Mooney. Crime Through the Ages!, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; , Bruce Wayne, a member of the directors of the Gotham Museum, proposes to create a building in which every floor of the construction will feature a recreation of important historic eras; The building is forced to close because of several accidents; Batman and Robin investigate. -page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. The Counterfeit Batman!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Crime boss Shark Marlin goes to Wayne Manor and blackmails Bruce into impersonating Batman to drive away his rival gang; With Dick's life in danger, Bruce has no choice but to agree; When Marlin gets suspicious of Bruce, he prepares a trap to discover is Bruce is actually Batman. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. The Men Behind the Men in White text article. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Dog Show one-page story, script by Stookie Allen. The Auto Circus Mystery!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A car stealing racket begins operating in Gotham City; Commissioner Gordon has Batman investigate the case of the stolen cars. Half-page Daffy & Doodle story. Job Counselor public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60723156
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    Published Nov 1950 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 61 FR 1.0

    Full length spine split. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Birth of Batplane II!", script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Criminals recreate replicas of the Batplane; Bruce and Dick build a new Batplane using Bruce's improved design model that will feature better equipment and different functionalities. "The Mystery of the Winged People!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Penguin escapes jail using mechanical wings made in the prison shop; The Penguin and his cronies begin a series of crimes using flying devices. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Two-page Bebe story by Henry Boltinoff. Railroad Quiz text article by Raymond Perry. "The Wheelchair Crimefighter!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman attempts to fight crime while confined to a wheelchair. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. School Children 'Round the World public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.