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  • Item #49789647
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    Published Apr 1978 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 298 VF+ 8.5

    Ended Oct 30 2019
    Winning Bid $13

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Case of the Crimson Coffin!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman battles the Carib machete assassins, who are kidnapping and drugging victims for a human sacrifice. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Daily Planet Volume 78 Issue 1 Week of January 2, 1978 article by Bob Rozakis; Information on Claw the Unconquered #10, House of Secrets #151, comics on sale the week of Jauary 9th and Ask the Answer Man. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35. Grade: VF+ 8.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)