Batman Comic Stuff
Since his debut in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), Batman has become one of the best known comics heroes of all time. Created by the legendary Bob Kane, Batman is one of the rare characters that has transcended comics to become culural icons.It was there that the remarkable young Bruce Wayne, heir to the Wayne fortune, saw his parents gun down by a mugger. The experience changed him forever, and, when he was grown, he began leading a double life. By day, he is an idle playboy, but by night he patrols Gotham City as Batman, a caped crusader who takes on the aspect of a bat in order to frighten criminals. Over the years, his foes have included such famous villains as The Joker, The Penguin, and Catwoman. Where once he was a fairly straightforward super-hero (complete with Robin, the boy sidekick), Batman has been transformed over time into an increasingly complex character. Now he is the Dark Knight, an avenger of evil who also must face up to the darkness within his own soul.Item Description Stuff
9.2 NEAR MINT– (NM–): Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. A light, barely noticeable water stain or slight foxing that does not detract from the beauty of the book is acceptable for this grade. Cover is flat with (almost) no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Generally well centered and firmly secured to interior pages. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. No creases. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. No soiling, staining or other discoloration apart from some slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. No spine roll or split allowed. Staples may show some discoloration. No staple tears are allowed; almost no stress lines. No rust migration. In rare cases, a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on books up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is (no worse than) off-white to cream, supple and fresh. No hint of acidity in the odor of the newsprint. Centerfold is firmly secure. Slight interior tears are allowed.
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Inside Stuff
Creative TeamsScripts - Max Allan Collins
Inside - Pencils - Dave Cockrum, Inks - Mike DeCarlo
Cover art - Pencils- Steve Geiger, Inks- Dick Giordano
Story Title
"Two of a Kind" Synopsis: After six months of intense training, Batman presents Jason Todd with a Robin costume, anointing the teen Batman’s new partner, much to the chagrin of Alfred. When the new dynamic duo answer the Batsignal, Commissioner Gordon meets the new Robin then shows the heroes an envelope that was delivered earlier that day. Inside is a poker hand consisting of two pair and a deuce and four photographs of two pair of petty criminal twins. Noticing it as the M.O. of the villain Two-Face, Batman and Robin travel across the “Bi-State” Bridge to the Lucky Dollar Casino in Casino City. Encountering the former district attorney, the heroes disable Two-Face’s henchmen, but the duo is unable to prevent the villain from taking a hostage. Playing on his penchant for “twos”, Robin offers himself up in place of the hostage, stating that it is fitting seeing as how he is the second Robin. Two-Face agrees and speeds off with his new hostage, but the new Teen Wonder frees himself from the villain’s grasp. Back at the Batcave, Jason discovers that Two-Face is presumably responsible for the death of Willis Todd, Jason’s father.
Appearance
Batman; Robin [Jason Todd; 1st Modern Age in costume]; Alfred Pennyworth; Commissioner Gordon; Two-Face (villain); Penguin (flashback); Joker (flashback); Robin [Dick Grayson] (flashback)
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