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  • Item #54586831
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    Published Feb 1968 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 199 FN+ 6.5

    Ended Oct 14 2021
    Winning Bid $30

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Peril of the Poison Rings!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; After escaping from the clutches of the Dynamic Duo, Rembrandt Dickens decides to pursue the life of a comic book artist, detailing the crimes he has committed; But when his gang is released from prison, Dickens gives each of them poison rings, one of which scratches the Batman, and he will die...unless he finds the latest copy of Batman Comics, which contains a clue to Dickens' whereabouts and antidote for the poison. "Seven Steps to Save Face!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Crooks capture Robin and replace him with a midget criminal, who is saved by Batman and taken to the Bat-Cave before the Caped Crusader realizes his mistake. "Operation Escape!", art by Jim Mooney; Robin gives a lecture at Gotham Police College on resourcefulness and initiative, using sports equipment as visual aids, then shows a film about a case he was on without Batman; Robin recognized one of the crooks, and allowed them to get away, hoping they would lead him to their boss. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12. Grade: FN+ 6.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)