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  • Item #24459177
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    Published Feb 1955 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 89 GD+ 2.5

    Ended Oct 18 2013
    Winning Bid $70

    Cover by Win Mortimer. "The River Rogues," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders are sent back in time by Carter Nichols to clear the name of Commissioner Gordon, who has been disgraced by reports that his great-grandfather led a group of bandits. 2/3-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Jitterbug The Seven Wonders of the Underworld!", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Gang chief Varden has gathered together a group of seven inventions, all designed with criminal intentions, and one of which, a gas, he believes will end Batman's career! One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Calling Police Car Number 5!" text story. "Bruce Wayne's Aunt Agatha!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye; The arrival of Bruce Wayne's aunt to Wayne Manor poses a real problem for the Dynamic Duo, especially after she unmasks the Batman! Special Christmas Quiz public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: GD+ 2.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)