Batman (1940) comic books 1950-1952, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $385.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #3730039010

Cover by Win Mortimer. The Trial of Bruce Wayne!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne stands trial for the custody of Dick Grayson; Batman intervenes and helps uncover the conspiracy orchestrated by a man that is trying to discredit Bruce Wayne's good name. The Walking Mummy!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A Gotham Museum archeologist finds the mummy of an ancient criminal in Egypt and takes back to Gotham; Thanks to a curse, the mummy walks among the living and begins a crime spree. 1950 Batman and Robin Calendar, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. The Bet That Made History text article, art by Raymond Perry. Casey the Cop -page story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Daffy & Doodle story. The Funny Man Crimes!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In prison, the Joker is upset at the current and most famous comedians as he thinks they don't deserve their reputation. The Joker breaks out of jail and performs a series of criminal stunts to convince people that he is the best comedian around; Batman and Robin intervene. Stand Up for Sportsmanship public service announcement with Batman and Robin, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $355.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3944419007

Cover by Win Mortimer. The Trial of Bruce Wayne!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne stands trial for the custody of Dick Grayson; Batman intervenes and helps uncover the conspiracy orchestrated by a man that is trying to discredit Bruce Wayne's good name. The Walking Mummy!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A Gotham Museum archeologist finds the mummy of an ancient criminal in Egypt and takes back to Gotham; Thanks to a curse, the mummy walks among the living and begins a crime spree. 1950 Batman and Robin Calendar, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. The Bet That Made History text article, art by Raymond Perry. Casey the Cop -page story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Daffy & Doodle story. The Funny Man Crimes!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In prison, the Joker is upset at the current and most famous comedians as he thinks they don't deserve their reputation. The Joker breaks out of jail and performs a series of criminal stunts to convince people that he is the best comedian around; Batman and Robin intervene. Stand Up for Sportsmanship public service announcement with Batman and Robin, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $3,325.00 Paper: White Label #4331191006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($99.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Birth of Batplane II!", script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Criminals recreate replicas of the Batplane; Bruce and Dick build a new Batplane using Bruce's improved design model that will feature better equipment and different functionalities. "The Mystery of the Winged People!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Penguin escapes jail using mechanical wings made in the prison shop; The Penguin and his cronies begin a series of crimes using flying devices. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Two-page Bebe story by Henry Boltinoff. Railroad Quiz text article by Raymond Perry. "The Wheelchair Crimefighter!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman attempts to fight crime while confined to a wheelchair. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. School Children 'Round the World public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $1,180.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4257201004

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Secret Life of the Catwoman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Gang czar Mister X terrorizes Gotham City; He wants to work with Catwoman; Commissioner Gordon tell Batman and Robin that Catwoman has been broken out of jail. "The Batman of England!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A wealthy man and his son in an old town in England called Wordenshire emulate Batman and Robin and become Knight and Squire. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Early American Flags article, art by Raymond Perry. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of Millionaire Island!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and several other millionaires are summoned to a special event on an island; Its a trap, and they must reveal the secret of their financial success. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $1,260.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4115742006

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Secret Life of the Catwoman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Gang czar Mister X terrorizes Gotham City; He wants to work with Catwoman; Commissioner Gordon tell Batman and Robin that Catwoman has been broken out of jail. "The Batman of England!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A wealthy man and his son in an old town in England called Wordenshire emulate Batman and Robin and become Knight and Squire. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Early American Flags article, art by Raymond Perry. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of Millionaire Island!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and several other millionaires are summoned to a special event on an island; Its a trap, and they must reveal the secret of their financial success. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $950.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4364224011

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Candid Camera Killer!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin encounter an eccentric millionaire who collects pictures of crimes and criminals; His obsesssion makes him involved with criminals, and he is determined to get a picture of the deaths of Batman and Robin. "The Forgotten Men of Crime!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; An elderly criminal is released from prison and tries to make a comeback in the underworld of Gotham City. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. A New Look In Racing article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Shorty page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Return of Killer Moth!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Killer Moth returns after two months in prison; He steals a moth collection so he can revive his shattered image; He becomes suspicious of Bruce Wayne being Batman. Human Rights for All public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $255.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3730039011

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Candid Camera Killer!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin encounter an eccentric millionaire who collects pictures of crimes and criminals; His obsesssion makes him involved with criminals, and he is determined to get a picture of the deaths of Batman and Robin. "The Forgotten Men of Crime!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; An elderly criminal is released from prison and tries to make a comeback in the underworld of Gotham City. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. A New Look In Racing article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Shorty page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Return of Killer Moth!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Killer Moth returns after two months in prison; He steals a moth collection so he can revive his shattered image; He becomes suspicious of Bruce Wayne being Batman. Human Rights for All public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $3,400.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4394989001

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Lew Sayre Schwartz (Catwoman), inks by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris (Catwoman). "A Partner for Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman recruits a character called Wingman to be the European version of Batman. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Bruce Wayne--Crime Reporter!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The editor of the Gotham Gazette wages war against an unknown criminal known as "The Artisan"; He recruits Bruce Wayne to be a reporter. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Emergency Landing" by Bill Schreiber. Four-Footed Detectives article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Catwoman--Empress of the Underworld," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman leads Whale Morton's gang on a crime spree; The trap Batman and Robin. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Country public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 1.8 $800.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4390422003

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Lew Sayre Schwartz (Catwoman), inks by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris (Catwoman). "A Partner for Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman recruits a character called Wingman to be the European version of Batman. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Bruce Wayne--Crime Reporter!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The editor of the Gotham Gazette wages war against an unknown criminal known as "The Artisan"; He recruits Bruce Wayne to be a reporter. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Emergency Landing" by Bill Schreiber. Four-Footed Detectives article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Catwoman--Empress of the Underworld," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman leads Whale Morton's gang on a crime spree; The trap Batman and Robin. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Country public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $620.00 Paper: Off white Label #4364224012

Cover by Win Mortimer. Lost--A Free Education public service announcement featuring Leave It to Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. "The Mystery Rope!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal who is superstitious about the number seven escapes from prison; The Gotham Historical Society asks Batman to donate one of his Batropes. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Wrote the Joker's Jokes!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker decides hires gag writers to invient crime ideas that would make fools of Batman and Robin; Joker kidnaps Robin and forces Batman to write a plan for him. The Kings of Sport article by Barbara Fairbanks (as F. Banks), art by Raymond Perry. "The Lost Legion of Space," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Inspired by archival footage of the original Dynamic Duo, Brane Taylor and his nephew adopt their identities in the year 3051; The new Robin soon breaks his leg while fighting the henchmen of the evil Yerka. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $2,700.00 Paper: White Label #4322620004

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Atom Cave Raiders!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A gang of criminals gets a professional geologist to help guide them to the caves in Gotham City; They decide to steal from the cave located underneath Wayne Manor; The Gotham City Police Department teams with Batman to intervene. "The Secret Life of Batman's Butler!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Bruce fires Alfred without giving any explanation; The butler leaves rents a cheap room in Gotham and reminisces about his past adventures with Batman and Robin. -page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Varsity Vic two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. They Never Sleep article, art by Raymond Perry. Full-page ad for House of Mystery # 1. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Pete the Flash Scores for Captain Tootsie" by Bill Schreiber. "The New Crimes of Two-Face!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) (signed) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Paul Sloane is chosen to re-create the role of Harvey Dent and how he became Two-Face for a television program; Unfortunately, a kleig light explodes in Sloane's face, and the result is an appearance identical to that of the real Two-Face. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $680.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4009198012

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Atom Cave Raiders!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A gang of criminals gets a professional geologist to help guide them to the caves in Gotham City; They decide to steal from the cave located underneath Wayne Manor; The Gotham City Police Department teams with Batman to intervene. "The Secret Life of Batman's Butler!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Bruce fires Alfred without giving any explanation; The butler leaves rents a cheap room in Gotham and reminisces about his past adventures with Batman and Robin. -page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Varsity Vic two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. They Never Sleep article, art by Raymond Perry. Full-page ad for House of Mystery # 1. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Pete the Flash Scores for Captain Tootsie" by Bill Schreiber. "The New Crimes of Two-Face!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) (signed) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Paul Sloane is chosen to re-create the role of Harvey Dent and how he became Two-Face for a television program; Unfortunately, a kleig light explodes in Sloane's face, and the result is an appearance identical to that of the real Two-Face. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $3,895.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #1198405003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($116.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Yourself -- Your Best Self! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Batman Expose!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne gets involved with a company that is producing a Batman film; When he realizes that the movie is the target of criminal gang, Bruce infiltrates the film studio as the actor who would play Batman. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Buttons of Doom!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal called the "Blaze" hits the streets of Gotham City; His methods baffle authorities; He attacks his victims to steal buttons from their clothes before he burns them to death using a flamethrower; Batman and Robin intervene. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "The Radar Rescue." 2-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Time Detective article by Raymond Perry. 3/4-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The King of the Cats!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The King of the Cats begins operating in Gotham City using the same methods as Catwoman; Batman and Robin realize he is trying to convince Selina Kyle into going back to her life of crime. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $850.00 Paper: White Label #0354312009

Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Yourself -- Your Best Self! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Batman Expose!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne gets involved with a company that is producing a Batman film; When he realizes that the movie is the target of criminal gang, Bruce infiltrates the film studio as the actor who would play Batman. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Buttons of Doom!", script by Walter B. Gibson, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal called the "Blaze" hits the streets of Gotham City; His methods baffle authorities; He attacks his victims to steal buttons from their clothes before he burns them to death using a flamethrower; Batman and Robin intervene. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "The Radar Rescue." 2-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Time Detective article by Raymond Perry. 3/4-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The King of the Cats!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The King of the Cats begins operating in Gotham City using the same methods as Catwoman; Batman and Robin realize he is trying to convince Selina Kyle into going back to her life of crime. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $410.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #1211342005

Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Sure of Your Facts! public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Robot Cop of Gotham City!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A scientist creates a robot capable that can perform amazing athletics feats; He gives the machine to the Gotham City Police Department; The robot works with Batman and is apparently much better than him. Half-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Masterminds of Crime!", script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Charles Paris; Batman disguises himself as the crook Drexel to infiltrate the Crime Academy. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff . -page One Punch Willie story by Stan Kaye. Jerry the Jitterbug two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "Burglars, Beware!" text story by David Kahn, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Parasols of Plunder," script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Penguin is released from prison on parole, providing he gives up anything having to do with birds; So he takes up an umbrella business....with the same criminal results! Full-page ad for House of Mystery #3. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 2.5 $770.00 Paper: Off white to white Small amount of dried glue on cover. Label #4290223001

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. What Do You Know about Other People? public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Guns For Hire!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Gotham City criminals have developed a new method of commiting crimes with rented firearms; Batman and Robin start investigating the case without success until Bruce disguises himself as a criminal. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Vicki Vale's Secret!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Vicki Vale goes to Wayne Manor, desperately looking for help; She explains that she has brought doom upon herself, but passes out before saying anything else; Bruce and Dick leave her with Alfred while they investigate at Vicki's house as Batman and Robin. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Finger Print Forgeries article by Jack Miller. "The Joker's Utility Belt!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When the Joker's seemingly easy capture of the Caped Crusaders goes terribly wrong when Batman springs a surprise on him using his utility belt, the Crime Clown decides to outdo the Batman with his own utility belt! One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.