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  • Item #57718552
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Published Nov 1966 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 186 GD/VG 3.0

    Centerfold detached at one staple and loose at the other. Cover oxidation.

    Ended Jan 2 2023
    Winning Bid $31

    Cover by Murphy Anderson. "The Joker's Original Robberies!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Joker returns to haunt the Caped Crusaders, this time with a new member added to his gang: Gaggy, who makes the Joker laugh, which then inspires the Clown Prince of Crime with new crime ideas. Lost--A Free Education! public service announcement with Binky, art by Bob Oksner. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. "Commissioner Gordon's Death-Threat!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman receives a call from Commissioner Gordon, informing him that Fred Purley (whom Gordon helped jail) has been paroled, and has made threats against the Commissioner; The Caped Crusader heads out to protect Gordon, not realizing that Gordon has been kidnapped and Purley has set a trap awaiting Batman. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12. Grade: GD/VG 3.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)