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Batman (1940) 72

  • Issue #72
    Batman (1940) 72
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1952 by DC.
    • Comic is complete other than being coverless.
    • 2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Win Mortimer. It's Smart to Check -- And Double Check! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. "The Jungle Batman!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; After capturing the feared Sinister Eight, Commissioner Gordon asks the Dynamic Duo to deliver the crooks by radio-controlled ship to their prison at Satan's Island; The ship is torpedoed and sunk during a storm at sea. Two-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Legion of Faceless Men!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin get invited to a party at The Maskers Club, which is formed by people who wear masks at their jobs; After the party, crime ensues. Half-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. Changing Styles In Magic article by David Kahn (as Donald King), art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Death-Cheaters of Gotham City!", script by David Vern, art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); Batman becomes a member of the strange "Death Cheaters Club," but a wanted criminal, who fits the qualifications for membership, is denied the same--and vows vengeance against all the members! Casey the Cop one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $165 Batman #72 CGC 1.0 1952 Jungle Batman
    $195 Batman #72 Sept 1952 Jim Mooney Bob Kane Ira Schnapp David Vern Win Mortimer
    $240 Batman 72 The Jungle Batman! 1952 Good
    $328 1952 D.C. Comics Batman 72 CGC 1.5. Jungle Batman Cover
    $499 Batman #72 VG+ 4.5 DC Comics 1952
    $595 BATMAN #72 CGC 5.0 (DC 1952) THE JUNGLE BATMAN! Win Mortimer Cover Dick Sprang!

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