Batman (1940) comic books 1968

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Reprints, 80-page giant. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino and Bob Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson and Charles Paris. The Joker, Catwoman, and the Penguin appear in this all-villain special. "The Origin of the Batman" (from Batman 47 in 1948), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; Batman tracks down the killers of his mother and father. "The Jungle Cat-Queen" (from Detective 211 in 1954), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman steals a diamond shipment and is tracked by Batman and Robin to a tropical jungle island; Once there, they find that she is working with diamond miners. "The Web of the Spinner" (from Batman 129 in 1960), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While Batman and Robin are tracking a criminal called the Spinner, Batwoman is checking out a mystic, whom she believes is running a scam operation. "The Man of 1,000 Umbrellas" (a complete 5-page Sunday newspaper syndicated strip from 1946), script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. "The Crimes of Batman" (from World's Finest 61 in 1952), script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin vs. the Joker. "The Menace of False Face" (from Batman 113 in 1958), pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman discovers that False Face has impersonated a wealthy uranium tycoon named P.S. Smithington, and, as Smithington, he has robbed a local Gotham City jewelry store, framing the true Smithington for the crime. "The Bandit of the Bells" (from Batman 55 in 1949), pencils by Bob Kane and Charles Paris, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin vs. The Gong. Bill and His Family humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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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.

Auction Item: CGC 8.0 View scans Auction opens October 5 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4315559001	Auction Item: CGC 7.5 View scans 11 bids Current bid: $57.00 Time left: 1d 5h 50m Paper: Off white to white Label #4428530005	Add to cart CGC 9.4 $515.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #1269898007	Add to cart CGC 8.5 $249.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4428623002
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Cover art by Neal Adams (first work on this title) and various (background). "The Man Who Radiated Fear!" starring Batman and Robin (with Joker and Penguin cameos), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella.; When the Scarecrow perfects a fear-radiated pill and uses it on the Caped Crusaders, the duo are unable to continue their war on crime until Alfred enters the picture; Then the Caped Crusaders head out and capture several of their foes, each one having a clue on their persons which lead them to the Scarecrow. "The Bat-Man," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; reprint of first page of first Batman story. The Batman says: public service announcement, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Jack Burnley. One-page dialogue between comic writer Mike Friedrich and fan Biljo White. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,198,000; average paid circulation 805,700. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. "Batman's Gangland Guardians!: starring Batman, The Joker, Catwoman, Mad Hatter, Penguin, and Cluemaster, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Chic Stone and Joe Certa, inks by Joe Giella; A west coast crime syndicate moves into Gotham City with the intent to eliminate Batman any way they can, while seven of the Caped Crusader's foes join forces to stop them, fearing that they might be next on the syndicate's list. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Irv Novick. "Gateway to Death!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Sid Greene; A rash of psychic robberies, in which objects appear to move with the power of mind over matter, puzzle the Caped Crusaders, but not Alfred. "Menace of the Motorcycle Marauders!" starring Robin, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Joe Giella; Robin, on his way to school to make a speech for the Presidency of the Junior Class, stops a motorcycle gang, whicjh is led by an expelled student; He successfully captures the gang, but, in the process, loses the chance to become class president at school. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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DC 80 Page Giant G-49, featuring Batman's crime-fighting toys. Cover art by Neal Adams. "The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave" (reprint from Batman # 48), script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Wolf Brando has escapes from jail, breaks inside go Wayne Manor, and knocks Dick Grayson unconscious; Wolf discovers Batcave; Bruce Wayne joins the Gotham City Police Department as Batman to capture the criminal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. "The Birth of Batplane II!" (from Batman 61), script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The military uses the Batplane; criminals create replicas of the Batplane; Batman designs a new and improved model. 2-page spread showing the layout of the Batcave. 2-page spread showing Batman & Robin's gadgets. "The Secret of Batmans Utility Belt!" (Detective 185), script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman looks for his missing utility belt, which a young boy has found. "The 100 Batarangs of Batman" (Detective 244), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal Batman put in jail using a Batarang plans to use bomb Batarangs against Batman. "The Secret of the Batmobile" (Batman 98), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal called The Racer uses a fast car to outdistance the Batmobile; Vicki Vale discovers that Batman is using a phony Batmobile. "The Flying Bat-Cave!" (Detective 186), pencils by Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; To rescue Robin, Batman agrees to not appear in Gotham for a week. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. "Operation: Blindfold!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; An unscrupulous criminal named the Schemer kills an innocent blind man and plants evidence on him to lead Commissioner Gordon to believe that he is the Batman!; When the real Batman shows up on the scene, the Police arrest him, believing that he is a phony. Letters to the editor from Biljo White and Shel Dorf. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. "Blind As a... Bat?", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; The Police, believing that the Batman is dead, arrest and take in the Batman whom they believe is an imposter, while the real Batman, disguised as a blind man, aids Robin to prevent an armored car robbery; Robin is captured by the Schemer in the process but Batman outwits the Schemer in his attempt to down a plane loaded with gold. Letters to the editor from comic writer Mark Evanier and Irene Vartanoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. "Batman Walks the Last Mile!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; After capturing a gang of crooks from a crime planned by the Planner, the villain engages in a duel of wits with the Caped Crusader to make him look bad; Batman turns the tables on the crook and he is sent to prison to die in the electric chair: in a Batman uniform! The Adventures of Tigerboy ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. "The Doomsday Ball!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; A small nuclear device is stolen and is being used to threaten Gotham City, so Batman enlists the aid of a criminal named Brill to identify the blackmailer...but first, the Caped Crusaders must survive some death traps arranged by Brill and his men. Captain Action and Action Boy Meet Dr. Evil! ad. Letters to the editor from inker Klaus Janson and cartoonist Fred Hambeck. One-page "Fact File" report on Tarantula from Star-Spangled Comics (1941-43). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.