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Black Mask (1920-1951 Pro-Distributors/Popular) Black Mask Detective Pulp Vol. 17 #3 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Last page missing, interrupts story.

May, 1934. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 72 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First wrap and three center wraps missing (affects text, Batman, Slam Bradley stories and entire Crimson Avenger story) . Center wrap detached.

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Cover art by Jerry Robinson. License for Larceny starring Batman and Robin, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Petals of Peril starring The Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Adventure of the Wrong Numbers starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by `Charles Paris. The Target Murder starring Spy, art by Chuck Winter. Baptism of Fire text story by Tex Denton. Larry Jordan vs. Air Wave, script by Murray Boltinoff, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. The Mystery of the Missing Monkey starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 114 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

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Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Win Mortimer, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. 1st small logo. Not being in the headlines for weeks rankles the Joker, so the Crime Clown decides to challenge Batman and Robin to a "Crime Acrostic" Contest in "Acrostic of Crime!" by Don C. Cameron and Win Mortimer. Plus: Slam Bradley in "Something in the Air!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "The Night Owls' Musicale!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Journey into Nowhere" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Shorty 2-pager; Jasper half-pager by Lit-Win; 2-page text story "The Lethal Light" by V.V. Dredaine; and Daffy & Doodle 1-pager by Lit-Win. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 130 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached.

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Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger, George Kashdan and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. A mysterious box in Batman's Hall of Trophies tells the strange story of revenge by a man known as the Diamond King, whose son died at the hands of certain gangsters. When the evidence to prove their guilt was stolen and the men set free, the father uses the box to gain his revenge upon each of them. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Box!" by Bill Finger, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Man Who Drowned Nine Times!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Static Sees Double!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Fifty Below Zero!" by George Kashdan, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: The Spooks 1-pager by Phil Berube; Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text story "The Coward" by Ted Field; and Chief Hot Foot half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 140 CGC Page 4 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 4 Only.

Label #4649144007

1st appearance of the Riddler. Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Finger, Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Having grown up an expert and a cheat when it came to solving puzzles, Edward Nigma decides to use this capacity to mystify the police and Batman...as the Riddler! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Riddler" by Bill Finger, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "Robotman's Double Trouble!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "Dog for a Day!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Dictator from Alcatraz!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "To the Moon and Back." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 169 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Pieces missing, interrupts art and story. 2.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached. Soiling and severe water damage.

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Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Bruno Premiani, Frank Bolle, Dan Barry and unknown. After Batman saves the life of an innocent condemned man on death row, the prison warden asks him to stick around as "acting warden" until a new one is appointed. But he is puzzled as to why a prisoner that is scheduled to be released the next day attempts to break out the evening before. Batman figures that it may be connected to $250,000 missing since a robbery years before since the con occupies the same cell as the executed criminal responsible for the robbery. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Batman -- Boss of the Big House!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Big Pow-Wow!" with art by Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "Robotman, Actor!" with art by Frank Bolle; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man Who Could Live Under Water!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and A Case-Book Mystery "The Case of the Broken Ski!" Also: Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo, and 2-page text piece "Every Home a Theatre." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 182 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art and story. 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.

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Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Ruben Moreira and unknown. Batman and Robin as..."The Human Puppets" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Lawman Who Lost His Grip!" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "Robotman's Double!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man with the Arson Eyes!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Little Pete half-pager by Boltinoff; Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text piece "Who Discovered Fingerprints" by David Kahn. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 183 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

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Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Ruben Moreira and unknown. Batman and Robin challenge the phantom menace behind the..."Famous Name Crimes!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Manhunt in Manhattan!" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "The Wrecking of Robotman!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man in the Iceberg!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Varsity Vic half-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text piece "Phony Documents" by Dan Keene. And: Superboy in the 1-page public service announcement "Happy Hobby Time!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 208 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Interior tape.

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Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Act Your Age! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Nine Worlds of Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by France Herron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. The Mechanical Crime-Buster starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Ship With the Magic Motor starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. The 22-Year Manhunt text article by Joe Madison. Word puzzle page with Robin. School for Boy Magicians starring Mysto Magician Detective, art by Leonard Starr. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 211 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. Work Can Be Fun! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Jungle Cat Queen! starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Batman Whirly-Word Game activity page. Menace from Outer Space! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The World's Deadliest Cargo! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Private Ear text article by Jack Miller. The Forbidden Trick! starring Mysto Magician Detective, script by George Kashdan, art by Leonard Starr. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 218 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Full length spine split (interior taped, tape under staples).

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. Batman, Junior and Robin, Senior, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. Captain Compass story, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Roy Raymond TV Detective story, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 231 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

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Batman, Junior starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. The Mystery of the Brain-Exchanger starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. The Thief Who Had Super Powers! starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 233 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. First three wraps detached at one staple.

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1st appearance of Batwoman. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Batwoman starring Batman, Robin, and Batwoman (intro and origin), script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane). The Incredible Juggler starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How to Make Up a Police Call Code article by Jack Miller (as John Mallory). The Ghost From Outer Space starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 237 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Heavy water damage.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Search for a New Robin starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Special Election Exhibit public service announcement starring Binky, art by Bob Oksner. Fingers of Flame starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. The Sleuth Who Went to Jail starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 239 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff and Jack Adler. Roy Raymond's Strange Revenge starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. How Police Catch Crooks at Work article by Jack Miller (as Joe McCoy). Ordeal by Fire starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Full-page ad for Challengers of the Unknown in Showcase # 4. "Grey tone" cover. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 242 FR 1.0

6 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Underworld Bat-Cave starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Careers in Nursing public service announcement starring Buzzy, art by Ruben Moreira. The Man Who Could Make Money starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Thirty Fathom Sleuth starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 244 GD 2.0

Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The 100 Batarangs of Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Worldwide Adventures in Science! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Super-Spectacular starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Hit-And-Run Police Squads article. The Four Stunts of Doom starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 246 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Murder at Mystery Castle starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Earn While You Learn! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man With the Magic Camera starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Introduction of Diane Meade in John Jones' Female Nemesis starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 246 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Murder at Mystery Castle starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Earn While You Learn! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man With the Magic Camera starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Introduction of Diane Meade in John Jones' Female Nemesis starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 247 GD- 1.8

Water damage.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Ended Batman's Career starring Batman, Robin, and Professor Milo (intro and origin), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Danger Prejudice at Work! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. The Mechanical Bloodhound starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Impossible Messages starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 248 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Around the World in 8 Days starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. The Fabulous Fabric starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Decision For a Lady Cop text story. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Martian Without A Memory starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 250 FR/GD 1.5

2" Spine split from bottom. Oxidation. Water damage. Lateral spine breaks. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Batman's Super-Enemy starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Trick is to Treat All the World's Children! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Roy Raymond's New Secretary starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. They Police Our Ports article. The Stymied Sleuth starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Casey the Cop two pager, art by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 252 FR/GD 1.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Oxidation. Water damage. Interior tearing.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creature from the Green Lagoon" starring Batman and Robin, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A film producer friend of Batman's on Skull Island sends for the Dynamic Duo and shows them a set he has built for a movie in production...a wall to keep out a creature that is wrecking his production equipment and preventing the movie from being completed for some unknown reason. "The Menace of the Super Weapons" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Manunter is helpless to stop Waldo Wilson's super weapons. "Danger Trail" text story. Warden Willis two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. "The Undersea City" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy encounters Horace Wakely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 254 FR/GD 1.5

2" Spine split from bottom. Cover and centerfold detached. Oxidation. Water damage.

Bat-Hound cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, art by Rube Grossman. "One Ounce of Doom" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A hobo unknowlingly steals a high explosive from the laboratory of a scientist; vs. Burton and Hegan. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Monster of the Mountain" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Wakamba and Hidalgo. "Crime A La Carte" text story. "The One-Man Army" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter takes on The General, who has assembled an army of crime. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 256 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Captive Planet" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While visiting an exhibit at the old Gotham City Fair Grounds, Bruce and Dick are whisked away in an alien spaceship to the planet Tora, where, as the Dynamic Duo, they battle not only the elements, but invaders as well. "The Man Who Charmed Wild Beasts" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Jed Cole. "Mystery of the Three-Minute Eggs" text article. "The Carnival of Doom" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John takes the Chief's nephew to an amusement park, not knowing that criminals are planning to rob it.. Warden Willis two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 258 FR/GD 1.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Water damage. Interior tearing.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Prisoners of the Giant Robots" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman battles a gang of robot criminals, including Robot Thor; baddies Bartok and Gus also star. Wanted: A Pal! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. "Mr. Disaster" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Mr. Lee and Mr. Wood. Detective With the Electric Eye text article. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Jinxed Ship" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; While on vacation, Detective Jones books passage on a tramp steamer where he uncovers a plot to convince the crew that the new captain is a jinx. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 263 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Secret of the Fantastic Weapons" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; In a Mayan jungle in Mexico, Batman and Robin confront three criminals with super weapons: Smite, Bragan, and The Professor. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Made Dreams Come True!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Leroy Legge. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Crime Conjurer!" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John Jones must stop a magician on a robbery spree, but he is being filmed for a documentary on being a police detective so he can't slip away and use his super powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 265 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Batman's origin retold with new facts in "Batman's First Case" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The sudden appearance of a new criminal basing his crime on time jogs Batman's memory into remembering that this criminal was his very first case after his parents were killed, and if the Clock has his way, the current case against him will be the Caped Crusader's last! "The Menace of the Deadly Lights!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Thorgsen . Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Fingerprints of Guilt" text story. "The Fantastic Human Falcon" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Detective Jones must stop The Falcon and his bird-themed robberies. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 266 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation. Water damage. Interior soiling.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Satellite of Gotham City" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin face the challenge of Astro's Satellite of Crime. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #23. What's Your B.Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Magic Stop Watch" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy Raymond, who usually exposes frauds and hoaxters on his show, seems to be the one perpertrating the scam this time around. "Face of Guilt" text story. Ad for Challengers of the Unknown #7. "The Challenge of the Masked Avenger" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; The Manhunter's usual daily routine of stopping criminals is further complicated by the emergence of the Masked Avenger, a nobody trying to make a name for himself in order to impress the girl he wants to marry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 277 FR/GD 1.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jigsaw Menace from Space" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When a spaceship crashes near Gotham City, Batman and Robin investigate and find an injured alien explorer who explains that he had captured a Kraal, a creature that can exist as one or three separate entities; The alien informs the duo that the individual Kraal can absorb electricity, heat, and water, but he passes out before telling them what happens with the three are joined. Ads for Batman #130, World's Finest Comics #108, and Showcase #25. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Plundering Plant" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; At tryouts for "Impossible but True," a man demonstrates a root that when exposed to carbon dioxide starts growing and becomes indestructible. "The Menace of Mr. Moth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John faces Mr. Moth, the crook attracted to valuable things that glow in the dark; Moth's spree starts with a rooftop clock painted with $10,000 worth of radium. John stops Mr. Moth's blinding light by filling the air with coal dust; Next up on the Moth's agenda is a statue of Atlas coated with phosphorus to make it glow in the dark. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 277 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jigsaw Menace from Space" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When a spaceship crashes near Gotham City, Batman and Robin investigate and find an injured alien explorer who explains that he had captured a Kraal, a creature that can exist as one or three separate entities; The alien informs the duo that the individual Kraal can absorb electricity, heat, and water, but he passes out before telling them what happens with the three are joined. Ads for Batman #130, World's Finest Comics #108, and Showcase #25. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Plundering Plant" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; At tryouts for "Impossible but True," a man demonstrates a root that when exposed to carbon dioxide starts growing and becomes indestructible. "The Menace of Mr. Moth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John faces Mr. Moth, the crook attracted to valuable things that glow in the dark; Moth's spree starts with a rooftop clock painted with $10,000 worth of radium. John stops Mr. Moth's blinding light by filling the air with coal dust; Next up on the Moth's agenda is a statue of Atlas coated with phosphorus to make it glow in the dark. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 279 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached. Heavy water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creatures That Stalked Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A Robot and a creature from space appear in Gotham City intent on tracking down Batman; The Caped Crusader soon learns that the mysterious creatures have arrived to Earth from another dimension seeking a criminal who stole a valuable invention from their home planet while disguised as Batman. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Impossible Inventions" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones tries to capture Willy Ward but Hiram's inventions keep getting in his way. "The Creature From the Sorcerer's Stone!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Roy vs. Professor Weir. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 280 GD 2.0

1.5" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of the Atomic Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Ace the Bat-Hound, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin face the Atomic-Man, a criminal scientist that uses a special gadget with the power to transmute matter, who is on a revenge crusade against the four men who sent him to jail; While on his personal vendetta, the criminal is often interrupted by the Dynamic Duo, until he decides to change the atomic structure of Batman's cowl in order to learn his secret identity. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Prof. Wetzel's Mystery Ray!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. the brilliant Professor Wetzel. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Bodyguard to a Bandit" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones is assigned to keep a criminal (Biff Benson) who wants to go to jail from getting there. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 281 GD 2.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Free Speech--Free for All! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. "Batman, Robot" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris (as Bob Kane); Batman is lured into a trap and supposedly dies in an explosion. Batman appears to be replaced by a robot; Although Robin pretends to believe it, he actually knows that the Caped Crusader is laying his own trap for a wanted felon. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Green Lantern #1, art by Gil Kane. "The Girl Who Became a Sorceress" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Mazar. "The Menace of Marsville" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter builds a replica of Mars in the City Park; There Earthmen have super powers and Martians don't, much to the delight of an unnamed gang or criminals. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 284 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Missing back cover.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Negative Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is struck by the rays of a criminal scientist's camera-weapon, which turns him into a "negative Batman," vulnerable to light and possibly doomed to die in a few days' time; As a last resort, Batman prepares a trap for the criminal, who uses his camera on Batman a second time, unknowingly; As soon as he is returned to normal, Batman uses his Robot, painted as a negative in order to trick the villains and destroy the atomic camera. How Are Your Shopping Manners? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "Roy Raymond's Deadly Powers" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Lucky Morana. "The Courtship of J'onn J'onzz" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; After consulting a fortune teller Diane does all kinds of crazy things to get Jones to notice her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 287 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Raven and the Wasp" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin find themselves in the midst of two aliens quest for a meteorite which has landed on Earth, which causes them to use two criminals as agents; The aliens use mind control to command the human criminals into retrieving the object they desire and they also provide them with special equipment and weapons; Ace, the Bat-Hound assists the Dynamic Duo. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Wizard King" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Get a Grip on Your Gripes! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "J'onn J'onzz's Kid Brother" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones tries to rebuild the robot brain but accidentally brings his brother to Earth; The machine only has one charge so he can't go back home again. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 288 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of the Multiple Creature" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When lightning hits a pool of chemical waste, a strange creature is created which constantly changes shape and size. Our American Heritage public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Girl With the Deadly Gaze" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy investigates Janie Vance, who thinks she has the curse of Medusa. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Doom Rings the Doorbell" text story. "Case of the Honest Swindler" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Larry Loder is conned by Jed Peters into using three fake magical gadgets; The Martian Manhunter uses his powers to make the fake gadgets appear to really work. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies per issue, previous year: 314,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 290 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Robin's Robot" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff; After a criminal scientist charges Batman and Robin with energies that cause destruction if they are too close to each other, the Caped Crusader works with a robot Robin, until the crooks gain control of the robot as well; However, it is soon revealed that the Robot Robin is actually Robin in disguise; He posed as a robot in order to infiltrate the criminal's hideout and guide Batman to their location. A Salute to Our American Indians! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Strange Old Laws humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Curse of King Neptune" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Dirk Cranshaw and Sam Wade. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Lights, Camera--and Doom" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Someone is sabotaging a movie production and Diane is hired as a stunt girl to flush them out; Martian Manhunter makes sure she is safe without her knowledge. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 293 GD- 1.8

Cover detached at one staple and centerfold detached.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Prisoners of the Dark World" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman, Robin, and a boatload of people find themselves sent through a strange dimensional warp into another world, where they must help the native Yllans overcome the lizardlike Gruggs; After their adventure is over, the people in the boat have their lives changed forever while the Dynamic Duo captures another criminal and befriend strange creatures. Gifts from Your Elders! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Sensational Sea Scoops" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Nick Cardy (continued from Adventure #284); Aquaman and Aqualad help Ken Wall keep his newspaper going after he is injured trying to expose the Phantom Raider. Jail Jests humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Girl-Hero Contest" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Two police women vie for Jones' affections. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 297 GD 2.0

Water damage. Slight mold.

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Beast of Koba Bay" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin trail a gangster to the island of Koba Bay, where they find him killed, apparently by the legendary beast that haunts the waters of the island; Soon they learn that the gangster had created a robotic replica of the beast to fool the people of Koba Bay; Batman manages to capture the criminal, but soon he's forced to use the robotic replica to fight the real beast, the same that dies after destroying the machine. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Wanted: Safe Bus Riders! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "J'onn J'onzz vs. the Vigilantes" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; A group of concerned citizens decide to take crime fighting into their own hands. "Aqualad, Stand-In For A Star" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Aqualad does the stunts for Barry Blain in the movie "The Adventures Of Sea-Boy" and gains a new friend. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 318 GD- 1.8

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Cat-Man Strikes Back" starring Batman, Robin, and Ace the Bat-Hound, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney , Sheldon Moldoff, and Mike Esposito; The Cat-Man returns to bedevil Gotham City, Batman and Robin with new crimes, based on famous fictional cats; After his first crime, Cat-Man saves Batwoman's life and tells her he'd like to have her as her partner, before leaving the crime scene; During Cat-Man's second crime, Batwoman makes a mistake that causes Batman and Robin to be unable to capture Cat-Man; Batman thinks that Batwoman did that on purpose to repay the criminal for saving her life and Batwoman decides to leave Batman and join Cat-Man. True Crime Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Fantastic Forgers!' article. "J'onn J'onzz's Enemy—Zook" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, story and art by Joe Certa; Zook gets amnesia and falls into the hands of criminals. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 329 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Castle with Wall-to-Wall Danger!; Batman and Robin travel to England to capture a criminal. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Puzzle of the Purple Pony!; Sue wants to know why Jimmy Crowder, a cowboy, is painting his horse purple; Ralph investigates. Names Do Hurt! public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 332 GD/VG 3.0

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Joker's Last Laugh!; The Joker commits crimes in which bad jokes make people laugh uncontrollably, then he robs them; Joker sprays Batman and Robin with a form of "loco weed" that makes them laugh. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Elongated Man's Other-World Wife! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue Dibny. Smoking is for Squares! public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Scientific Crime Detectives article. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 341 GD+ 2.5

Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Disguised as Mr. DeNil, the Joker is contracted to make retro comedies for director Van-Van Laugh; he then commits crimes dressed as silent film comedians; he then tries to steal the Batmobile. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Elongated Man's Change-of-Face! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 358 GD/VG 3.0

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Circle of Terror!; Batman and Robin battle Spellbinder, a new supervillain who puts Batman into a trance. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sid Greene. The Faker-Takers of the Baker's Dozen!; Sue Dibny is going to unveil the paintings Peter Baker at an art gallery, but the paintings are missing. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Pennies for UNICEF! public service announcement with Superman, written by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 FR 1.0

Remaindered.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 366 VG 4.0

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Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The Round-Robin Death Threats; Someone has sent hypnotic letters to several people, including Bruce Wayne, and booby trapped some of their possessions so they will end up killing each other. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Robber Round-Up in Kiddy City!; Sue gets suspicious of Mr. Booth and has Ralph follow him to a crime scene; Mr. Booth turns out to be a bystander but Ralph captures some thieves anyway. Ad for Lone Ranger plastic model kits from Aurora Plastics Corp. Ad for The Brave And The Bold #73. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. Ad for 80 Page Giant Jimmy Olsen #104. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 VG+ 4.5

Foxing.

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 427 FN- 5.5

Cover by Mike Kaluta. "A Small Case of Murder!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman investigates the case of a toy manufacturer murdered by a gun-wielding toy doll. "I Wake Up Dying!," script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; Jason Bard is set up for a killing after being hired to find a gangsters lost wife. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 451 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4676809003

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Batman's Burden!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ernie Chan; Bruce Wayne, Cumming Streeter and Molly Post are at a resort on San Lorenzo island for charity events; Bruce departs shortly before Batman arrives and harasses Blady Amber; Molly intervenes, disgusted by Batman's rough manner; Batman pushes her away angering a table of Navy sailors on leave; After a fight Batman chases after Amber who has returned to his hotel. "The Parking Lot Bandit Strikes Again!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Terry Austin; Robin and Chief McDonald capture the Parking Lot Bandit and also the person who framed him for the theft of $50,000 from Hudson University. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Shazam! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.