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Batman (1940) 23 0.3

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    Batman (1940) #23 Coverless
    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Jul 1944 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 23 0.3

    INCOMPLETE. Missing first wrap and two center wraps, affects Upside Down Crimes, Damsel in Distress, and Pelt Plunders stories. Lateral spine tears.

    Ended Sep 25 2023
    Winning Bid $49

    Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Upside Down Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Gene McDonald; Batman and Robin must stop the Joker's mad schemes, as he commits several "upside down crimes" that leave the Caped Crusaders literally standing on their heads. 1-page Life's Little Laffs story by Ray Houlihan. "Damsel in Distress!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Dick's crush on a girl leads him and the Batman into a case involving kidnapping and murder. 1-page Handy Andy story by Jack Farr. "Borrowed Butler!", art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Bruce hires out Alfred to a neighbor who is having week-end guests, and whose butler is sick. "Accidents Will Happen" text story by Tod Lowry. "Pelt Plunderers!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin head up into the frozen north to assist the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stop a gang of thieves who plunder beaver pelts trapped by locals and who then sell them for big profits, which they plan to spend back in the States. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: Coverless explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)