Auctions: comic books August 1961

Batman (1940) 141 FR/GD 1.5

2" Spine split from bottom. Heavy water damage.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Crimes of the Clockmaster," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A strange clock arrives at Police HQ, which gives clues to up-coming crimes; Batman is able to correctly decipher the third clue in order to round up the Clockmaster. It's Fun to Serve! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Race of Death," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are on the scene of the special Seth Baylor Cross Country race being held outside of Gotham City because they believe a murder will occur there. One-page Lefty Looie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batwoman's Junior Partner," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The publicity that Bat-Girl gets after having captured a criminal called the Moth results in the humiliated criminal seeking his revenge on her. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 64 GD+ 2.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover art by Bob Brown. The Boy Usurper of Planet Zonn, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by John Giunta. It's Fun to Serve! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Dr. Floogle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Disaster Patrol featuring Spaceman-at-Work, art by George Roussos; The Patrol rescues people from various disasters on their respective planets. Advance Force to Planet Earth text story. The Martian Who Walked With Doom starring Space Ranger, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.