For sale today is the out-of-print (oop) Macmillan published hardcover (HC) Encyclopedia of Comics Book Heroes (Volume 1): Batman by Michael L. Fleisher, published in 1976. It is 386 pages long.


  • Detailed entries, complemented by illustrations selected from comic books and incorporating original dialogue and textual narrative, furnish an exhaustive reference on the histories, adversaries, and adventures of Batman.




I am not a comics grader, but I try to be as thorough as possible when assessing books for any flaws. I don't believe in using a number grade system - to me they are mostly utilized as a method to be ambiguous about exact condition and/or individual imperfections - but I do attempt to describe anything other than minor cover shelf-scuffing/scratching in detail. If a certain flaw discussed below does not mention that it affects inside pages, then it does not.

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This copy is in good ex-library condition, especially considering its age, with very good overall/easily legible inside pages with lighter signs of natural yellowing over time (photos#11-17 examples). Other than a few indents around the hardcover, it has few and lesser signs of wear. Its obvious flaws consist of/relate to its status as an ex-library book: it has library stickers on its lower spine corner, and on the inside front and back covers.


**Photo#1:
-Spine edge: Small ding/indent near its middle, light ~4" scratch/scuff towards lower corner.

**Photo#4: 
-Upper spine corner: Small dings/scuffs/indents at/around where it meets each cover.

**Photo#5: 
-Lower spine corner: Scuffing/indenting around it. 

**Photo#6: 
-Front cover top edge: Light if any shelf-wear/scuffing.
-Outer corner: Small scuff/ding, goes thru ~1/2 pages as a tiny/light bend.

**Photo#7:
-Front cover bottom edge: Light if any shelf-wear/scuffing.
-Outer corner: Small scuff/bend, goes thru ~15 pages as a light bend. 

**Photo#8: 
-Back cover top edge: Light if any shelf-wear/scuffing. 
-Outer corner: Small ding/scuff, goes thru ~1/2 pages as a light ~1" indent/bend that grows lesser as it travels.

**Photo#9:
-Back cover bottom edge: Light if any shelf-wear/scuffing.
-Outer corner: Small scuff/bend, goes thru ~40 pages as a tiny/light bend. 

**Additionally: Back cover possesses a ~3/4" indent/depression near the top outer corner (photo#10). 3 tiny ones near page edge's middle. Both covers have a few tiny dirty marks around them.

**Internally: Some mostly small and light age stain yellow patches distributed randomly around some pages spread throughout (photos#11-16), other than one ~1.5" on the last inside page around the bottom outer corner (photo#17). First and last few cover pages have some indents around them (photos#11,12, 16).

 
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I both buy to read as well as sell TPBs on here, so I understand how aggravating it is to receive a comic damaged in transit. I always pack books firmly between pieces of cardboard (among other materials/layers) via Gemini Comic mailers or bubble mailers depending on size; usually utilizing boxes for larger lots. If you have any questions or would like any additional photos, feel free to let me know. I'm always happy to combine shipping costs - either message me before completing purchase for a pre-payment price adjustment, or alternatively I can provide a refund afterwards. Thanks, and have a fantastic day!