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Issue: Batman #96
Publication Date: December 1955
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Issues: #96 of 715 Issues (1363 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/11/1955
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Third Alarm for Batman!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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In Content Item: FlagBatman #74 published July 1956
as Third Alarm for Batman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Penciler and inker credits confirmed by Win Mortimer.
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Draw Me!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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His Majesty, King Batman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; King Eric of Morania (introduction); Chancellor Zartis; Count Viras; Mayne Malan (villain, introduction); Malan's gang (villains, introduction for all)
Synopsis: A visiting royal dignitary visiting Gotham City gets an unexpected role he never expected: to play the role of Batman while the real Caped Crusader looks for a wanted felon. Unfortunately for Batman, the King doesn't want to give up that role once he gets it!
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In Content Item: FlagBatman #193 published July 1967
as His Majesty, King Batman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #1/1969 published January 1969
as Hans Majestet, Kong Lynvingen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Inker credit verified by Charles Paris.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Little Pete
First Line: C'mon, Toodles, eat your food!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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"Wings" Winchester Saves the Movie Theater

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
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Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Winchester Super Speed Roller Skates.
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Batman's College Days

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne](origin details in flashback); Robin [Dick Grayson]; Bruce Wayne's college chums [Pete; rest unnamed]; Joe Danton (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Bruce Wayne has been invited on a 3-day reunion cruise with some of his old college athletic team chums. But joy turns to fear when their host not only discovers Batman's true identity, but threatens to kill each and every one of them with planted mines.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBatman Annual #4 published January 1962
as Batman's College Days [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #22/1967 published November 1967
as Batmans Studienfreunde [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #1160 published December 1982
as Batman en sus días de colegio [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Comics Classics Library: The Batman Annuals #2 published October 2010
as Batman's College Days [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Inker credit verified by Charles Paris.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Casey the Cop
First Line: Oh--oh-- I'd better call the sarge!
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Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Al Capp]
Penciller(s): ? [as Al Capp]
Inker(s): ? [as Al Capp]
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Fosdick; Eilrahc
First Line: Chuckle!!
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Pages: 0.33
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He Tracks Disappearing Acts

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, mystery, non-fiction
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Third Alarm for Batman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Fire Chief Waller (introduction); Mr. Dall (villain, smuggler, introduction)
Synopsis: During Fire Prevention Week, Batman and Robin are asked to join the Fire Department, and, in doing so, uncovers a smuggling ring, and asks the Fire Department to assist them in stopping it.
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In Content Item: FlagBatman #74 published July 1956
as The Third Alarm for Batman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Casey the Cop
First Line: This is the second time this month we've been robbed, officer!
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
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How a Nation Is Born, Your United Nations at Work

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, opinion
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Red Ryder
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sold by Daisy Manufacturing Company.
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