Batman (1940) Annual comic books published September 1962 or later

Batman (1940) Annual 4 GD/VG 3.0

1" spine split from the top. Water damage.

Winter 1962-1963. All reprints. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, Win Mortimer, and Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye and Sheldon Moldoff. "The First Batman," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane); The discovery of an old Batman-type costume in Bruce Wayne's attic re-opens the Wayne murder case, and helps him realize that Joey Chill had only been HIRED to kill his parents. "Am I Really Batman?", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman wakes from a sound sleep to find himself in a mental ward, not realizing that a Professor Milo had given him a dose of amnesia gas that dulls the will to live. "The Batwoman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne is pleased that a newcomer, Kathy Kane, has taken such a liking to the Batman; However, when a mysterious new crimefighter appears on the scene, usurping much of Batman's glory, the Dynamic Duo steps in to halt her career before she gets seriously hurt. "The Vanished Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Gotham City is shocked to see Robin drive up to Police HQ one day in a Robinmobile, and refuses to comment on the disappearance of his long-time partner in crime-fighting. "The Phantom of the Batcave," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman is puzzled when a trophy of a case he just completed disappears and is replaced by another item....right in the confines of the Bat-Cave. "Batman's College Days," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne has been invited on a 3-day reunion cruise with some of his old college athletic team chums. The "Marriage of Batman and Batwoman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley. "The Man Who Ended Batman's Career," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) Annual 7 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Summer 1964. All reprints, featuring four origin stories. Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff and Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and Stan Kaye. "Batman Meets Bat-Mite," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Mite, an elf-like being from another dimension appears in the Bat-Cave, he sets about "helping" Batman and Robin with his magical powers. "The Secret Life of Bat-Hound," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When Batman and Robin are trapped by Mr. Midas in a collapsed mine, Bat-Hound alerts Batwoman and the foursome tackle the Midas Mob. "Bat-Girl," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Betty Kane deduces that her Aunt Kathy is secretly Batwoman and assumes the identity of Bat-Girl. "The Dynamic Trio," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; The Dynamic Duo become the Dynamic Trio when they team up with Mysteryman, but Vicki Vale is determined to uncover the newcomer's real identity. "The Secret of Batman's Butler," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A mistake by Alfred when he first became the Wayne butler causes him to consider resigning his position years later. "The New Team of Superman and Robin," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batwoman's Publicity Agent," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Bat-Mite returns and teams up with Batwoman but he has not legislated for falling in love with her. "The Second Batman and Robin," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) Annual 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4573108018

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The grounds of a crumbling mansion are the scene for the Batman's hunt for two foes - one a ruthless killer, the other, something that may not even be human. Written by Mike Baron, with art by Ross Andru, Pablo Marcos and Denis Rodier. Plus, a special 'Private Lives' feature spotlighting Jason Todd, by Robert Greenberger and Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Michael Kaluta. Cover price $1.50.