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  • Item #60458975
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Apr 1940 by DC.
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    • Restored: C3
    • Paper: Off white
    • Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced, staples replaced. "Best Wishes, Bob Kane" written on cover in pen.
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    Cover by Bob Kane. Reprints the origin of Batman from Detective Comics #33 with splash page from #34 by Bob Kane. "The Legend of the Batman - Who He Is and How He Came to Be!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a cheap crook, and young Bruce vows to avenge their deaths by warring on all criminals. First appearance of the Joker in "The Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson; Batman faces a new criminal who succeeds in killing famous men and stealing their prized possessions, leaving them all with "a smile" on their face! "The Giants of Hugo Strange," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Batman faces an arch criminal who has invented a serum to create a race of giant monsters, and nearly becomes one of them himself! "Strictly Publicity" text story by Guy Monroe. Biography of Batman creator Bob Kane, with photo. First appearance of the Cat (destined to become Catwoman), the first villainess in comic books, in "The Cat," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Batman and Robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the Travers necklace at the hands of the Cat! "Two Aces" text story by George Shute, art by Raymond Perry. Ginger Snap two-page story by Bob Kane (as Ted Raye). "The Joker Returns," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Joker escapes from prison to continue his rampage of death and to steal the famed Cleopatra necklace and Fire Ruby. Detective Comics ad. First Batman and Robin pin-up on the back cover. All stories in this issue consist of reprint material drawn from previous issues of Detective Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60650548
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Apr 1940 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Page 9 Only.
    • Label #4215354010
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    Cover by Bob Kane. Reprints the origin of Batman from Detective Comics #33 with splash page from #34 by Bob Kane. "The Legend of the Batman - Who He Is and How He Came to Be!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a cheap crook, and young Bruce vows to avenge their deaths by warring on all criminals. First appearance of the Joker in "The Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson; Batman faces a new criminal who succeeds in killing famous men and stealing their prized possessions, leaving them all with "a smile" on their face! "The Giants of Hugo Strange," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Batman faces an arch criminal who has invented a serum to create a race of giant monsters, and nearly becomes one of them himself! "Strictly Publicity" text story by Guy Monroe. Biography of Batman creator Bob Kane, with photo. First appearance of the Cat (destined to become Catwoman), the first villainess in comic books, in "The Cat," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Batman and Robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the Travers necklace at the hands of the Cat! "Two Aces" text story by George Shute, art by Raymond Perry. Ginger Snap two-page story by Bob Kane (as Ted Raye). "The Joker Returns," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Joker escapes from prison to continue his rampage of death and to steal the famed Cleopatra necklace and Fire Ruby. Detective Comics ad. First Batman and Robin pin-up on the back cover. All stories in this issue consist of reprint material drawn from previous issues of Detective Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60650552
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Apr 1940 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
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    • Label #4215354012
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    Cover by Bob Kane. Reprints the origin of Batman from Detective Comics #33 with splash page from #34 by Bob Kane. "The Legend of the Batman - Who He Is and How He Came to Be!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a cheap crook, and young Bruce vows to avenge their deaths by warring on all criminals. First appearance of the Joker in "The Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson; Batman faces a new criminal who succeeds in killing famous men and stealing their prized possessions, leaving them all with "a smile" on their face! "The Giants of Hugo Strange," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Batman faces an arch criminal who has invented a serum to create a race of giant monsters, and nearly becomes one of them himself! "Strictly Publicity" text story by Guy Monroe. Biography of Batman creator Bob Kane, with photo. First appearance of the Cat (destined to become Catwoman), the first villainess in comic books, in "The Cat," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Batman and Robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the Travers necklace at the hands of the Cat! "Two Aces" text story by George Shute, art by Raymond Perry. Ginger Snap two-page story by Bob Kane (as Ted Raye). "The Joker Returns," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Joker escapes from prison to continue his rampage of death and to steal the famed Cleopatra necklace and Fire Ruby. Detective Comics ad. First Batman and Robin pin-up on the back cover. All stories in this issue consist of reprint material drawn from previous issues of Detective Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60650557
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Apr 1940 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Page 14 Only.
    • Label #4215354008
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    Cover by Bob Kane. Reprints the origin of Batman from Detective Comics #33 with splash page from #34 by Bob Kane. "The Legend of the Batman - Who He Is and How He Came to Be!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a cheap crook, and young Bruce vows to avenge their deaths by warring on all criminals. First appearance of the Joker in "The Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson; Batman faces a new criminal who succeeds in killing famous men and stealing their prized possessions, leaving them all with "a smile" on their face! "The Giants of Hugo Strange," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Batman faces an arch criminal who has invented a serum to create a race of giant monsters, and nearly becomes one of them himself! "Strictly Publicity" text story by Guy Monroe. Biography of Batman creator Bob Kane, with photo. First appearance of the Cat (destined to become Catwoman), the first villainess in comic books, in "The Cat," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Batman and Robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the Travers necklace at the hands of the Cat! "Two Aces" text story by George Shute, art by Raymond Perry. Ginger Snap two-page story by Bob Kane (as Ted Raye). "The Joker Returns," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Joker escapes from prison to continue his rampage of death and to steal the famed Cleopatra necklace and Fire Ruby. Detective Comics ad. First Batman and Robin pin-up on the back cover. All stories in this issue consist of reprint material drawn from previous issues of Detective Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60650564
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Apr 1940 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Page 19 Only.
    • Label #4215354007
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    Cover by Bob Kane. Reprints the origin of Batman from Detective Comics #33 with splash page from #34 by Bob Kane. "The Legend of the Batman - Who He Is and How He Came to Be!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a cheap crook, and young Bruce vows to avenge their deaths by warring on all criminals. First appearance of the Joker in "The Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson; Batman faces a new criminal who succeeds in killing famous men and stealing their prized possessions, leaving them all with "a smile" on their face! "The Giants of Hugo Strange," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Batman faces an arch criminal who has invented a serum to create a race of giant monsters, and nearly becomes one of them himself! "Strictly Publicity" text story by Guy Monroe. Biography of Batman creator Bob Kane, with photo. First appearance of the Cat (destined to become Catwoman), the first villainess in comic books, in "The Cat," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Batman and Robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the Travers necklace at the hands of the Cat! "Two Aces" text story by George Shute, art by Raymond Perry. Ginger Snap two-page story by Bob Kane (as Ted Raye). "The Joker Returns," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Joker escapes from prison to continue his rampage of death and to steal the famed Cleopatra necklace and Fire Ruby. Detective Comics ad. First Batman and Robin pin-up on the back cover. All stories in this issue consist of reprint material drawn from previous issues of Detective Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61720690
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Apr 1940 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • 20th Page Only.
    • Label #0204458017
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    Cover by Bob Kane. Reprints the origin of Batman from Detective Comics #33 with splash page from #34 by Bob Kane. "The Legend of the Batman - Who He Is and How He Came to Be!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a cheap crook, and young Bruce vows to avenge their deaths by warring on all criminals. First appearance of the Joker in "The Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson; Batman faces a new criminal who succeeds in killing famous men and stealing their prized possessions, leaving them all with "a smile" on their face! "The Giants of Hugo Strange," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Batman faces an arch criminal who has invented a serum to create a race of giant monsters, and nearly becomes one of them himself! "Strictly Publicity" text story by Guy Monroe. Biography of Batman creator Bob Kane, with photo. First appearance of the Cat (destined to become Catwoman), the first villainess in comic books, in "The Cat," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Batman and Robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the Travers necklace at the hands of the Cat! "Two Aces" text story by George Shute, art by Raymond Perry. Ginger Snap two-page story by Bob Kane (as Ted Raye). "The Joker Returns," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The Joker escapes from prison to continue his rampage of death and to steal the famed Cleopatra necklace and Fire Ruby. Detective Comics ad. First Batman and Robin pin-up on the back cover. All stories in this issue consist of reprint material drawn from previous issues of Detective Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61730712
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    Published Jan 1941 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
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    • Label #4496223009
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    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Joker organizes a crime circus that performs at the homes of wealthy patrons to size up the joint, then later robs them. "Blackbeard's Crew and the Yacht Society," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); When an exclusive yacht is taken over by a band of pirates led by the immortal Blackbeard himself, the Batman and Robin come aboard to swab the decks with them. "Public Enemy No. 1," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman must contend with Jimmy McCoy, a young bully who claws his way up through the ranks until he becomes the overlord of crime, but ends up being deserted by his mob, hunted by the Police and killed in a gutter. "Code of the Glove" text story, script by Clem Gordon, art by Raymond Perry. Two-page Ginger Snap story by Bob Kane (as Lou Reed). "Touchdown for Justice," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusader doubles as a star football player, who has been kidnapped in order that his team will lose and criminals will gain big time from the bets they have made. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61730713
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    Published Oct 1941 by DC.
    • Paper: White
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    Cover by Bob Kane. "Wanted: Practical Jokers!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Joker organizes a new gang by advertising for practical jokers in the newspaper. "Lucky Bump" text story by Eric Carter. "The Trouble Trap!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman must battle a swami who has hypnotized individuals, made records of conversations that he had with them, then later demands blackmail money or the records will be made public. Two-page Chief Hot Foot story by Henry Boltinoff. "The North Woods Mystery," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Nora Powell heads with Bruce Wayne to the big woods to help run a logging operation after her Uncle is murdered, but is puzzled when her partner wants her to sell out to their competition. "The People vs. the Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (signed), inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Weasel Venner wants to make sure that a fellow criminal doesn't make public the fact that he is the head racketeer in Gotham City, so he arranges for someone to be set up for the murder of Horatio Delmar: that someone being Bruce Wayne! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61268218
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Apr 1942 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Pedigree: Harold Curtis
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    • Label #0754005011
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    Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Isle That Time Forgot!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); For his birthday, Dick received his own version of the Batplane, and while aloft, he and Batman run into a storm, which forces them to make an emergency landing on an island inhabited by prehistoric men and creatures. 2-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Report Card Blues!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Fearing that he will get a bad report at school, little Tommy runs away from home and smack dab into trouble, until the Batman rescues him and Tommy sees the light and decides to go home. "The Princess of Plunder!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Fred Ray (layouts), Jerry Robinson (finished pencils, as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane) and George Roussos (backgrounds); Guests to a high society function don't know that their host is actually the Cat-Woman, who sends her guests out on a scavenger hunt at the same time that she sends her gang members out on one; Batman intervenes to stop that hunt before it's too late. "The Way Home" text story by Norman Goss. "The Sheriff of Ghost Town!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The prospect of hidden gold brings a gang of criminals to the newly resurrected ghost town now called Sunshine City, but the pleas of a young boy brings Batman and Robin to town to clean house..... as the newly elected Sheriff! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Aug 1942 by DC.
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    Cover pencils by Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. "Brothers in Crime!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane) and George Roussos (backgrounds); While visiting their trophy room, the Caped Crusaders come across a bullet-proof vest, a keepsake from a case invoving the Rafferty Brothers, who unwittingly implicated their brother Peter in a murder. "The Wizard of Words!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; Batman must once again battle the Harlequin of Hate, who, this time, decides to carry out, word for word, the slang words that people use every day in order to commit his crimes. "They Thrill to Conquer!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); Batman must battle a gang of criminals who are trying to blackmail professional stuntmen. 2-page Busy Bill story, art by George Storm. "Around the Clock with the Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; Gotham City celebrates "Batman Day", honoring all of the Caped Crusader's amazing accomplishments; And the events leading up to that day also helps Bruce Wayne complete the last chapter of a book he is writing. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #53400550
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    Published Oct 1942 by DC.
    • Restored: B3
    • Paper: White
    • Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced.
    • Label #3799075002
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    Cover by Jerry Robinson. "The Batman Plays a Lone Hand!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Dick is rudely shocked when Bruce literally kicks him out of the house, not knowing that the Thumb has threatened to kill the Boy Wonder if Batman doesn't lay off. 2-page Round House Willie story by Bob Naylor. "Comedy of Tears!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders are bewildered to discover the reason behind the Joker's new campaign: to make people cry. "The Story of the Seventeen Stones!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); Once suffering from amnesia, and having served 20 years in jail on the rock pile, criminal Rocky Grimes decides to get back at former members of his mob by using stones. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Destination Unknown!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); A couple of criminals board a train, disguised as a doctor and his nurse, in order to get to a man accused of crime being transferred to the gas chamber, and kill him in an iron lung. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61868316
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    Published Oct 1942 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 13 CGC 22ND PAGE ONLY

    Paper: Cream to off white

    PAGE 22 ONLY.

    Label #3943083012

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    Cover by Jerry Robinson. "The Batman Plays a Lone Hand!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Dick is rudely shocked when Bruce literally kicks him out of the house, not knowing that the Thumb has threatened to kill the Boy Wonder if Batman doesn't lay off. 2-page Round House Willie story by Bob Naylor. "Comedy of Tears!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders are bewildered to discover the reason behind the Joker's new campaign: to make people cry. "The Story of the Seventeen Stones!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); Once suffering from amnesia, and having served 20 years in jail on the rock pile, criminal Rocky Grimes decides to get back at former members of his mob by using stones. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Destination Unknown!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); A couple of criminals board a train, disguised as a doctor and his nurse, in order to get to a man accused of crime being transferred to the gas chamber, and kill him in an iron lung. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61770218
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    Published Mar 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1290342005
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    Cover by Jack Burnley. "Your Face Is Your Fortune!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; Selina Kyle wins a beauty contest under an assumed name and falls in love with Bruce Wayne, who was one of the judges. 2-page Lucky-Bucky story by Bob Naylor. "The Boy Who Wanted to Be Robin!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); After watching the Caped Crusader's in action for a period of time, and especially Robin, a criminal boss decides that he will use Batman's methods against him and adopts a youngster to aid him. "The Two Futures," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders visit the world's greatest historian, whose fellow professors give them an idea what will happen to America's democratic way of life when the war ends. "A Lucky Break" text story by Dan Darcy. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Loneliest Men in the World," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); For this Christmas, Batman and Robin decide to play Santa to "the loneliest men in the world": those who have no friends at that festive time of the year. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61675047
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    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1943 by DC.
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    1st appearance of Alfred Pennyworth - Cover by Jerry Robinson. "The Joker Reforms!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; After robbing a jewelry store, the Joker crash-lands his escape plane and loses his memory; He stumbles into a town where he becomes a hero... but not to the other members of his gang, who seek the jewels, and come looking for him, as do the Caped Crusaders. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Grade A Crimes!", script by Ruth "Bunny" Lyons Kaufman (as Bunny Lyons), pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); After a series of early-bird robberies, Batman notes the appearances of a milkman and his horse-drawn wagon at the scene of every crime, and makes the connection that it is involved in the heists. "The Adventure of the Branded Tree!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); Batman and Robin track down the secret of a dagger-branded tree that led to the murder of two lumberjacks. "Motive" text story by Eric Carter. One-page Clancy the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Here Comes Alfred!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Things get very complicated when an English butler, named Alfred, suddenly shows up on the doorstep of Wayne Manor and announces that he is there is attend to their needs in order to fulfill a promise that he made to the original butler for the Wayne family. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jul 1943 by DC.
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    Cover by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane). "The Batman's Biographer!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Boswell Browne wants to document the exploits of Batman and Robin for future generations, but when members of the underworld hear him bragging to some children that he knows many secrets of the Dynamic Duo, a nefarious criminal decides to use Browne's knowledge against our heroes. 2-page Professor Pipp story by Jack Farr. "The Penguin Goes A-Hunting," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The Penguin attends a lecture by Gotham City's prison Warden Keyes, who talks about the city's most dangerous villains: the Scarecrow, the Joker and the Cat-Woman, but not Penguin. "Rogues' Pageant!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); At Alfred's urging, Bruce and Dick decide to take a short vacation after particularly strenuous battling against Gotham's underworld, they stop off in San Pablos, a city celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the courageous deeds of their forefathers. "Scrap Haul" text story by Allan Gerz. "Adventure of the Vitamin Vandals!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; While vacationing at Malibu Beach, Bruce and Dick become aware of several fishing vessels being robbed of their catches by a group of mysterious individuals who seem to disappear into thin air. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Nov 1944 by DC.
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    Cover by Dick Sprang. "Knights of Knavery," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; Batman's attempt to set a trap to catch the Penguin and the Joker backfires and the two criminals form a partnership to commit crimes and outwit the Caped Crusaders. "The Sheik of Gotham City!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; An evil, former Sheik in Bahgdad learns that the true Sheik, once thought dead, is alive and well, living in exile in Gotham City as a cab driver, so he travels to Gotham to find this man and kill him. 2-page "A Blow for Freedom" by Stan Carter. "The Mesmerized Manhunter!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred decides to go to the theatre one night to use his detective skills to expose the tricks of a stage magician, and ends up capturing a thief who stole the box office receipts while being hypnotized! "The Kilowatt Cowboys!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; The Caped Crusaders are sent to investigate the thefts of valuable copper wire from the Rocky Dam Light and Power Company, which is erecting a power cable into a new territory. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jan 1945 by DC.
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    Cover by Jerry Robinson. "Twenty-Ton Robbery!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); The Cavalier returns in disguise to acquire a new mob that he plans to use to rob the city blind, but the theft of a whale undoes his plans. "Recipe for Revenge!", script by Jack Schiff, art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred criticizes Bruce and Dick for not eating healthy meals, because of the crime-fighting activities, so he heads to the market to stock up on "good" food and runs headlong into a case he thinks that only he can solve. "The Year 3000!", script by Joseph Greene, art by Dick Sprang; In the year 3000, a man, who is the direct descendant of Bruce Wayne, and his son, run across a time capsule containing the exploits of Batman and Robin, and don those guises in order to fight and rally support against a warlord named Fura. "Night Rider" text story by Tod Lowry. "Crime Comes to Lost Mesa!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang; Two criminals enlist the aid of an Indian medicine man as a cover to allow them to rob the tribal temple of its riches. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by Jerry Robinson. "Twenty-Ton Robbery!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); The Cavalier returns in disguise to acquire a new mob that he plans to use to rob the city blind, but the theft of a whale undoes his plans. "Recipe for Revenge!", script by Jack Schiff, art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred criticizes Bruce and Dick for not eating healthy meals, because of the crime-fighting activities, so he heads to the market to stock up on "good" food and runs headlong into a case he thinks that only he can solve. "The Year 3000!", script by Joseph Greene, art by Dick Sprang; In the year 3000, a man, who is the direct descendant of Bruce Wayne, and his son, run across a time capsule containing the exploits of Batman and Robin, and don those guises in order to fight and rally support against a warlord named Fura. "Night Rider" text story by Tod Lowry. "Crime Comes to Lost Mesa!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang; Two criminals enlist the aid of an Indian medicine man as a cover to allow them to rob the tribal temple of its riches. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published May 1945 by DC.
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    Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. "Shadow City!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); When several wealthy playboys are taken in by a quick-rich scheme hatched by the Joker, Batman decides to visit the Crime Clown's layout that he called Shadow City. "The Great Handcuff King!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred decides to get a pair of handcuffs in order to practice putting them on felons, but when he decides to practice on a fellow gentlemen's gentlemen, Alfred is shocked at the result. "Shirley Holmes, Policewoman!", script by Bill Finger, art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin have to battle a large-scale outbreak of short-confidence rackets. 1-page Handy Andy story by Jack Farr. "Once a Fighter" text story by Stan Carter. "Batman Goes To Washington!", script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Batman decides to enlist the aid of a Senator and the public in getting ex-cons the chance to get honest work. 1-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Penguin's Nest!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; The Penguin opens a new restaurant in town, but queerly asks guests to hand-write their orders and sign them, then he does everything possible to get himself arrested; Batman and Robin investigate. "Stand-In For Danger!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; A famed movie stand-in uses his skills to lead a life of crime, but it takes the hard work of the Batman and Robin to discover the reason why. "Elusive London Eddie!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred notices a wanted poster in the post office for an English thief; Believing the Police to be baffled, he reasons that only an English detective would know the psychology of such a man, and be able to track him down and capture him. "A Matter of Honesty" text story by Stan Carter. "Sir Batman at King Arthur's Court!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), art by Ray Burnley; King Arthur story with Merlin; Batman and Robin vs. Sir Mordred and Queen Morgan LeFey. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Penguin's Nest!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; The Penguin opens a new restaurant in town, but queerly asks guests to hand-write their orders and sign them, then he does everything possible to get himself arrested; Batman and Robin investigate. "Stand-In For Danger!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; A famed movie stand-in uses his skills to lead a life of crime, but it takes the hard work of the Batman and Robin to discover the reason why. "Elusive London Eddie!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred notices a wanted poster in the post office for an English thief; Believing the Police to be baffled, he reasons that only an English detective would know the psychology of such a man, and be able to track him down and capture him. "A Matter of Honesty" text story by Stan Carter. "Sir Batman at King Arthur's Court!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), art by Ray Burnley; King Arthur story with Merlin; Batman and Robin vs. Sir Mordred and Queen Morgan LeFey. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Sep 1946 by DC.
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    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Penguin's Nest!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; The Penguin opens a new restaurant in town, but queerly asks guests to hand-write their orders and sign them, then he does everything possible to get himself arrested; Batman and Robin investigate. "Stand-In For Danger!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; A famed movie stand-in uses his skills to lead a life of crime, but it takes the hard work of the Batman and Robin to discover the reason why. "Elusive London Eddie!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred notices a wanted poster in the post office for an English thief; Believing the Police to be baffled, he reasons that only an English detective would know the psychology of such a man, and be able to track him down and capture him. "A Matter of Honesty" text story by Stan Carter. "Sir Batman at King Arthur's Court!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), art by Ray Burnley; King Arthur story with Merlin; Batman and Robin vs. Sir Mordred and Queen Morgan LeFey. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61700290
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    Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. "The 13 Club!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Batman joins the 13 Club, an outfit that disproves superstitions, to stop the Joker. "The Case of Batman II," pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Robin and Alfred enlist a gymnast named Bill Randall to become Batman after Bruce Wayne dies. "Melody of Murder" text story by Tom Neill. 2-page Prof. Pipp story by Jack Farr. "The Grand Opera Murders!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Batman and Robin see an accident at the opera that kills two actors; they investigate because it might be a crime. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Charles Paris. "Gamble With Doom!", art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); The Joker becomes passionate about gambling, but ordinary stakes won't satisfy him; The stakes with death to the loser involves Batman and Robin. "Born For Adventure!", script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Batman and Robin team with an archeologist to track an international thief called the Globetrotter, who has come to Gotham City. "Strange Territory" text story by M. G. Pattington. "The First American Detective!", art by Jim Mooney; To solve the mystery surrounding his ancestor Silas Wayne, Bruce Wayne has Professor Nichols send him into the past; When Batman and Robin arrive in 1787, they stop a gang of highwaymen and encounter Franklin, who frees them. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jul 1948 by DC.
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    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. In this key issue, Batman's origin is explored in detail for the first time in "The Origin of Batman!" in which Batman tracks down the killers of his mother and father. In this same story, the Bat Signal also used for the first time; script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. "Fashions in Crime!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman breaks out of jail in a spectacular way and as soon as she is free again, she realizes that she could use the fashion trends as her new crime theme; Posing as the manager of an important fashion magazine, Catwoman is granted access to the houses of many wealthy people and later she steals from them; Batman and Robin intervene. "The Chain Gang Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In pursuit of bank robbers, Batman and Robin chase them to a side street where they suddenly disappear. "The Adventures of Popsicle Pete and Bob Feller" ad. "Winged Justice" text story by Ted Rosen, art by Raymond Perry. One-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Sep 1948 by DC.
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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. "The Fowls of Fate!", pencils by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Upset with his recent failures in crime, the Penguin breaks out of prison again and vows to no longer use birds in his crimes. Wheaties ad with Bob Elliott. "The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Wolf Brando has escaped from jail and makes his way to Wayne Manor; He finds the ultimate secret, the Batcave, and tries to escape via the Batmobile. One-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. "There She Blows: Whales and Whaling" text story, art by Raymond Perry. Scribbly comic book ad. Untitled Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Crime from Tomorrow!", pencils by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A gang of "men from the future" has started committing crimes across Gotham and the Dynamic Duo suspect that the people responsible might be connected to the "World of the Future" Fair. Dale Evans Comics ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #55152261
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    Published Nov 1948 by DC.
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    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. 1st appearance Mad Hatter and Vicki Vale in "The Scoop of the Century!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Mad Hatter tries numerous robberies while Vicki Vale attempts to prove Batman and Bruce Wayne are the same person. The Prison Doctor!, script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; A prison doctor must face a trial for his egregious actions. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. The Unknown Rays text story by Joe Samachson (as William Morrison, art by Raymond Perry. Batman's Arabian Nights!, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; Spotting what they think is the Joker's face on an ancient rug, Batman and Robin are sent into Arabia of the past where they meet the Crier, who uses tears, not laughter, to steal from the people of his day. One-page Ozzie story by Phil Berube. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear With Invisible Light" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. 1st appearance Mad Hatter and Vicki Vale in "The Scoop of the Century!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Mad Hatter tries numerous robberies while Vicki Vale attempts to prove Batman and Bruce Wayne are the same person. The Prison Doctor!, script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; A prison doctor must face a trial for his egregious actions. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. The Unknown Rays text story by Joe Samachson (as William Morrison, art by Raymond Perry. Batman's Arabian Nights!, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; Spotting what they think is the Joker's face on an ancient rug, Batman and Robin are sent into Arabia of the past where they meet the Crier, who uses tears, not laughter, to steal from the people of his day. One-page Ozzie story by Phil Berube. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear With Invisible Light" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. 1st appearance Mad Hatter and Vicki Vale in "The Scoop of the Century!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Mad Hatter tries numerous robberies while Vicki Vale attempts to prove Batman and Bruce Wayne are the same person. The Prison Doctor!, script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; A prison doctor must face a trial for his egregious actions. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. The Unknown Rays text story by Joe Samachson (as William Morrison, art by Raymond Perry. Batman's Arabian Nights!, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; Spotting what they think is the Joker's face on an ancient rug, Batman and Robin are sent into Arabia of the past where they meet the Crier, who uses tears, not laughter, to steal from the people of his day. One-page Ozzie story by Phil Berube. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear With Invisible Light" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Ray Burnley. A Hairpin, a Hoe, a Hacksaw, a Hole In the Ground!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker tries to become the authority in comedy in Gotham City; He steals things that spell out "Ha! Ha! Ho! Ho!", leaving clues to his next crimes; The captures Batman and Robin, but Joker manages to capture them and passes on the chance to learn Batman's secret identity. The Portrait of Doom!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Frank Fabian murders a famous painter to steal his own self-portrait; The police investigate the case, but they can't find any connection between Fabian and the murder; Batman and Robin step in to help. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. How Baseball Began text article, art by Raymond Perry. Batman Under the Sea!, script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson follow a criminal and a strange man who resembles a fish; The two men head to the waterfront, and the Dynamic Duo use their Batboat to catch up with them; Batman ends up at the bottom of the sea, surrounded by merpeople. One-page untitled Daffy & Doodle story. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Nov 1949 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
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    • Label #1493863010

    Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. The Case of the 48 Jokers!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; The Joker starts his own criminal school; He prepares thugs from 48 States to become part of a large network of criminals; Batman and Robin learn of the cross-country crimes and confront the Joker in his base of operations. Bruce Wayne, Rookie Policeman!, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne agrees to carry on the honorable work of a dying policeman; He becomes a member of the Gotham City Police Department, but his duties create conflict with his work as Batman. One-page Fluffy story by Phil Berube. Stay in School -- Give Yourself a Chance public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. It's Your Future text story, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. The Bandit of the Bells!, pencils by Bob Kane and Charles Paris, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin must prevent the crimes of Gong, controls every kind of bell; When he steals a particularly valuable bell, Batman investigates. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jul 1950 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4433057003

    Cover pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris. Intro and first appearance of The Man Who Replaced Batman!, script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A new hero, a marksman called Deadshot, arrives in Gotham City; His primary goal as Gotham's new vigilante is to upstage Batman as the prime crime fighter; It turns out Deadshot plans to become the new crime lord of Gotham by taking out Batman. The Forbidden Cellar!, art by Jim Mooney; The legend of a cursed cellar of an old building in Gotham begins to spread; The citizens of Gotham try to debunk the myth; Batman goes inside and discovers that there is a poisonous mushroom inside that turned people into crazy maniacs. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Look It Up! text article, art by Raymond Perry. -page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Batman In the Future!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin capture the Joker and ask him about his ultimate motives for crime; He tells them that his ancestors were criminals; Bruce and Dick ask Professor Carter Nichols to send them into the past to investigate, but he mistakenly sends them to the future where they meet a descendant of the Joker called Rokej. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Nov 1950 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4331191006
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    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.

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    Published Jan 1951 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4115742006

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Secret Life of the Catwoman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Gang czar Mister X terrorizes Gotham City; He wants to work with Catwoman; Commissioner Gordon tell Batman and Robin that Catwoman has been broken out of jail. "The Batman of England!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A wealthy man and his son in an old town in England called Wordenshire emulate Batman and Robin and become Knight and Squire. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Early American Flags article, art by Raymond Perry. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of Millionaire Island!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and several other millionaires are summoned to a special event on an island; Its a trap, and they must reveal the secret of their financial success. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jul 1951 by DC.
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    Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Lew Sayre Schwartz (Catwoman), inks by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris (Catwoman). "A Partner for Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman recruits a character called Wingman to be the European version of Batman. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Bruce Wayne--Crime Reporter!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The editor of the Gotham Gazette wages war against an unknown criminal known as "The Artisan"; He recruits Bruce Wayne to be a reporter. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Emergency Landing" by Bill Schreiber. Four-Footed Detectives article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Catwoman--Empress of the Underworld," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman leads Whale Morton's gang on a crime spree; The trap Batman and Robin. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Country public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jul 1951 by DC.
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    Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Lew Sayre Schwartz (Catwoman), inks by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris (Catwoman). "A Partner for Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman recruits a character called Wingman to be the European version of Batman. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Bruce Wayne--Crime Reporter!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The editor of the Gotham Gazette wages war against an unknown criminal known as "The Artisan"; He recruits Bruce Wayne to be a reporter. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Emergency Landing" by Bill Schreiber. Four-Footed Detectives article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Catwoman--Empress of the Underworld," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman leads Whale Morton's gang on a crime spree; The trap Batman and Robin. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Country public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60360517
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    Published Jan 1952 by DC.
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    • Label #4009198012

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Atom Cave Raiders!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A gang of criminals gets a professional geologist to help guide them to the caves in Gotham City; They decide to steal from the cave located underneath Wayne Manor; The Gotham City Police Department teams with Batman to intervene. "The Secret Life of Batman's Butler!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Bruce fires Alfred without giving any explanation; The butler leaves rents a cheap room in Gotham and reminisces about his past adventures with Batman and Robin. -page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Varsity Vic two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. They Never Sleep article, art by Raymond Perry. Full-page ad for House of Mystery # 1. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Pete the Flash Scores for Captain Tootsie" by Bill Schreiber. "The New Crimes of Two-Face!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) (signed) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Paul Sloane is chosen to re-create the role of Harvey Dent and how he became Two-Face for a television program; Unfortunately, a kleig light explodes in Sloane's face, and the result is an appearance identical to that of the real Two-Face. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61582483
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    Published Mar 1952 by DC.
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    • Label #1198405003
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Yourself -- Your Best Self! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Batman Expose!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne gets involved with a company that is producing a Batman film; When he realizes that the movie is the target of criminal gang, Bruce infiltrates the film studio as the actor who would play Batman. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Buttons of Doom!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal called the "Blaze" hits the streets of Gotham City; His methods baffle authorities; He attacks his victims to steal buttons from their clothes before he burns them to death using a flamethrower; Batman and Robin intervene. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "The Radar Rescue." 2-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Time Detective article by Raymond Perry. 3/4-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The King of the Cats!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The King of the Cats begins operating in Gotham City using the same methods as Catwoman; Batman and Robin realize he is trying to convince Selina Kyle into going back to her life of crime. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60943349
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    Published Mar 1952 by DC.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Yourself -- Your Best Self! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Batman Expose!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne gets involved with a company that is producing a Batman film; When he realizes that the movie is the target of criminal gang, Bruce infiltrates the film studio as the actor who would play Batman. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Buttons of Doom!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal called the "Blaze" hits the streets of Gotham City; His methods baffle authorities; He attacks his victims to steal buttons from their clothes before he burns them to death using a flamethrower; Batman and Robin intervene. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "The Radar Rescue." 2-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Time Detective article by Raymond Perry. 3/4-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The King of the Cats!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The King of the Cats begins operating in Gotham City using the same methods as Catwoman; Batman and Robin realize he is trying to convince Selina Kyle into going back to her life of crime. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61365580
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    Published Mar 1952 by DC.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Yourself -- Your Best Self! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Batman Expose!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne gets involved with a company that is producing a Batman film; When he realizes that the movie is the target of criminal gang, Bruce infiltrates the film studio as the actor who would play Batman. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Buttons of Doom!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal called the "Blaze" hits the streets of Gotham City; His methods baffle authorities; He attacks his victims to steal buttons from their clothes before he burns them to death using a flamethrower; Batman and Robin intervene. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "The Radar Rescue." 2-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Time Detective article by Raymond Perry. 3/4-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The King of the Cats!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The King of the Cats begins operating in Gotham City using the same methods as Catwoman; Batman and Robin realize he is trying to convince Selina Kyle into going back to her life of crime. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61909615
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    Published May 1952 by DC.
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    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Sure of Your Facts! public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Robot Cop of Gotham City!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A scientist creates a robot capable that can perform amazing athletics feats; He gives the machine to the Gotham City Police Department; The robot works with Batman and is apparently much better than him. Half-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Masterminds of Crime!", script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Charles Paris; Batman disguises himself as the crook Drexel to infiltrate the Crime Academy. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff . -page One Punch Willie story by Stan Kaye. Jerry the Jitterbug two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "Burglars, Beware!" text story by David Kahn, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Parasols of Plunder," script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Penguin is released from prison on parole, providing he gives up anything having to do with birds; So he takes up an umbrella business....with the same criminal results! Full-page ad for House of Mystery #3. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61435018
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    Published Nov 1952 by DC.
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    • Label #4317841001

    Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. What Do You Know about Other People? public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Guns For Hire!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Gotham City criminals have developed a new method of commiting crimes with rented firearms; Batman and Robin start investigating the case without success until Bruce disguises himself as a criminal. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Vicki Vale's Secret!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Vicki Vale goes to Wayne Manor, desperately looking for help; She explains that she has brought doom upon herself, but passes out before saying anything else; Bruce and Dick leave her with Alfred while they investigate at Vicki's house as Batman and Robin. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Finger Print Forgeries article by Jack Miller. "The Joker's Utility Belt!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When the Joker's seemingly easy capture of the Caped Crusaders goes terribly wrong when Batman springs a surprise on him using his utility belt, the Crime Clown decides to outdo the Batman with his own utility belt! One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61945985
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    Published Jul 1953 by DC.

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    Starts Nov 25

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Crime Predictor," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A scientist named Edward Arvin has created a machine than can predict future events; He tries to sell his invention to the Gotham City Police Department; To test the machine, Batman and Robin follow the predicted crimes; Then they learn of a new criminal called Mr. Blank. "The Secret Star," pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Commissioner Gordon prepares special agents to replace Batman in case anything happens to him; When Batman becomes a victim, the candidates must save Batman and capture the criminals. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Shortchanging Swindlers article. Half-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman Pounds a Beat!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Commissioner Gordon leaves town and puts Captain Harby in charge of the GCPD; Harby, who doesnt like Batman, summons him and Robin to patrol the city. Carelessness is No Joke! public service announcement with Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Nov 1953 by DC.
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    • Label #4358809004

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "Bride of Batman!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When the Shah of a foreign nation wants Vicki as his wife, she gets out of it (or so she thinks) by announcing that she is secretly engaged to Batman! Give Your Pet All the Breaks! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Batman of Yesterday!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Ray Burnley; A criminal claims to have recovered a long lost treasure of gold; Batman and Robin ask Professor Nichols to send them back in time to the Gotham of 1753, where they meet with Captain Lightfoot. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Grand Jury" text story by Jack Miller. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman--Gang Boss!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are escorting a prisoner transport when their plane crashes on what appears to be a deserted island; But the island is controlled by the murderous pirate Lars Veking, and Batman and Robin find unexpected brothers-in-arms in the form of the prisoners they are escorting. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60360515
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    Published Jan 1954 by DC.
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    • Label #4318436024

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Joker's Movie Crimes!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker's films his crimes in order to sell them as instructional aids; He sees himself lampooned in a new Batman movie and makes a film about humiliating Batman and Robin. Binky Says: "Know Your Community!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Dick Grayson's Nightmare!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne has Wayne Manor redecorated while he is involved in a murder trial in Chicago; Robin to operates out of a nearby cabin belonging to a vacationing mystery writer; A gang of thieves plan to rob a nearby warehouse. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Deadly Dingo!" two-page "factual" comic story, art by Nick Cardy. "Calling All Con Men!" text story by Jack Miller. "The Machines of Menace!", script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Robberies committed in Gotham City by fantastic machines prompts Batman and Robin to follow one out to sea, where they are captured by an automated fishing device; Inventive genius Eric Golar dreams of creating a fully automated city. The Line of Stars Presents Superman DC National Comics ad. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60896224
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    Published Jun 1954 by DC.
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    • Label #4206077001

    Cover by Win Mortimer. Act Your Age! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Valley of the Giant Bees!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Dynamic Duo trail a gang of sugar thieves into a secluded jungle; A freak accident gives Batman an hallucination that the thieves are actually drones working for a race of giant bees! One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Sleeping Beauties of Gotham City!", script by David Vern, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; Selina enters a beauty contest and succeeds in preventing Batman from arresting her without proof of being the Catwoman. "The Mechanized Mounties" article by Jack Miller (as Jack Mabely), art by Raymond Perry. Two-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Ten Nights of Fear!", script by David Vern, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusader begins having horrible nightmares after getting his utility belt radio back from Scotland Yard, whom he had lent it to for inspection. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60897093
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1954 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4358809006

    Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye. Tips on Summer Fun! public service announcement with Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. "Batman--Clown of Crime!", script by David Vern, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; During a tussle with the Joker, the pair step under and are bathed in "epsilon rays," which have the effect of transferring the personality on one person to that of the other. "The Guardian of the Bat-Signal!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; A long-time veteran of the Gotham City Police Department is about to be retired, when Batman suggests that he be put in charge of the Bat-Signal. Batman Whirly-word Game activity page by Martin Naydel. Two-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Wanted For Murder: Insect X article by Jack Miller. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Costume of Doom!", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; When Vicki arranges a photo shoot of all Batman impersonators, one of them is shot and attempts are made on many others, including Bruce Wayne. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61635341
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    Published Mar 1955 by DC.
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    • Label #4459865002
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Web of Doom!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Dr. Peter Driscoll suffers from amnesia and cannot remember where he dropped a parcel with deadly microbes; Batman and Robin hopes to jog his memory by confronting him with three prisoners who served as his test subjects during the microbe research. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "City of Fantasy!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang; Dr. Frank Bolton has invented an "illusion ray," but his assistant Parker steals it and partners up with gangsters in order to distort people's vision and commit crimes; At first, Batman and Robin are helpless, until they learn to rely on hearing and radar instead of vision. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. Scientists With Badges article by John Marlowe. "The Adventures of Batboy!", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman and Robin vs. Tapper Nolan; Robins origin retold. Your United Nations at Work! public service announcement. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jun 1955 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4411985002

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "Fan-Mail of Danger!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Swamped by fan mail, Batman hires a secretary to handle all of it, who, unwittingly, causes the volume of mail to increase, thus hampering the Caped Crusader's war on crime; A threat from a forger, who has obtained an example of Batman's signature and who attempts to uncover Batman's true identity from it, has to be stopped in his tracks. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman's Guilty Neighbor!", script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce's new neighbor, Cal Tremont, is suspected in a series of crimes and it's up to the Caped Crusader to track down the guilty party and clear Cal's name. 2-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. College for Camera Cops article by Jack Miller. -page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. First appearance of Ace, the Bat-Hound in "Ace, the Bat-Hound!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; When Batman and Robin find an injured dog they they take it back to the Batcave; The dog helps them with a few cases and leads them to the crooks who kidnapped his master. There May Be a Career in Health for You! public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Oct 1955 by DC.
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    • SHELLY MOLDOFF AUTHENTICATED AUTOGRAPH ON PAGE 1.
    • Label #4495126002
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Guardian of 100 Cities!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Famed replica artifacts from various movie sets, located in a field not far from Hollywood, serve as the stage as a hideout for escaped convict Shag Darnell and his thugs. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. What Are You Getting Out of School? public service announcement with Buzzy by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Bat-Train," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman takes a mobile Bat-Cave on the road by special train, but is mystified why a gang of crooks seeks to steal one particular trophy of his: a spool of recording wire. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Suspects Wanted article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. "The Ballad of Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A balladeer comes to Gotham City to sing the praises of Batman in verse, but it backfires when his songs tip off crooks wanting to commit crimes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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