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    Published Jul 1973 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 250 VF 8.0

    Ended Aug 12 2016
    Winning Bid $25

    Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Deadly Numbers Game!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman investigates a strange series of thefts based upon number-associated objects that end up in the hands of wax dummies in a museum; Batman confronts the man responsible for the thefts and learns that the young man has been trying to improve the ticket sales of the museum. "Return of the Flying Grayson!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Robin tracks down some stolen paintings, one of which is of his parents doing their circus act. "The Batman Nobody Knows!", script by Frank Robbins, art by Dick Giordano; Bruce Wayne takes a group of children on a camping trip and learns what they think of Batman; After listening to their stories, Bruce surprises them by appearing as Batman. Letters from comics writers Bob Rozakis and Mike W. Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20. Grade: VF 8.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)