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    Batman (1940) #2 CBCS 0.5
    Published Jun 1940 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 2 CBCS 0.5

    2nd app. Joker, Catwoman

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #16-190883E-002

    Ended Jul 8 2019
    Winning Bid $1,275

    Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. 2nd appearance of The Joker and Catwoman (called Catwoman for the 1st time) in "The Joker Meets the Cat-Woman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Learning the Joker is hospitalized with wounds, the members of the Crime Syndicate make plans to rescue him to lead their mob again; But the Joker has planned a double-cross and the appearance of the Cat-Woman complicates matters. "Wolf, the Crime Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); By an unfortunate accident, Adam Lamb becomes a psychological Jekyll and Hyde at midnight each evening, only to revert to his mild-mannered self during the day. "A Very Simple Case" text story by David Tree, art by Raymond Perry. "The Case of the Clubfoot Murders," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The contents of a strange will leave each of the heirs with strange tokens with inscriptions on them, not realizing that, if they are all united, the tokens will reveal the location of a gold mine. "The Case of the Missing Link," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; Professor Drake brings back from Africa a "missing link" who he intends to civilize for the benefit of all civilization; Batman and Robin vs. Grimes. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: CBCS 0.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)