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Issue: Batman #237
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [character]View Brand Images
On Sale Date: 10/26/1971
Volume: 32
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (2 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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reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Night of the Reaper!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Subject Matter
superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
FlagLynvingen #1/1973 published January 1973
as Mannen med ljåen [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagBatman #262 published April 1975
as Comedy Cover Capers [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman Extra #8 published January 1983
as Nacht der Rache! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman Illustrated by Neal Adams #3 published March 2006
as Batman #237 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman: Demoniske møter [Alle Tiders Superhelter] #[nn] published August 2006
as Night of the Reaper! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman Collection - Neal Adams #3 published October 2009
as Batman #237 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
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S-1011
Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
1972 Model 5 Band Portable Radio

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typeset
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Subject Matter
23 solid state devices
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Miscellaneous
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Sold by Electronics International.
Inside front cover.
Night of the Reaper!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Tom Fagan; Bernie Wrightson; Alan Weiss; Gerry Conway; Doctor Gruener
Dick Grayson and his college friends travel to the Halloween celebration in Rutland Vermont. Robin and Batman get caught between two sides, both looking for revenge against an ex-Nazi officer.
Reprinting
FlagLimited Collectors' Edition #C-52 published October 1977
as Night of the Reaper! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagLynvingen #8/1981 published January 1981
as Dødens sendebud [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagLäderlappen #11/1981 published October 1981
as Dödens sändebud [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman Extra #8 published January 1983
as Nacht der Rache! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Best of DC #51 [Direct Sales] published August 1984
as Night of the Reaper! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman #2 published August 1989
as Night of the Reaper! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman in the Seventies #[nn] published February 1999
as Night of the Reaper! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman Illustrated by Neal Adams #3 published March 2006
as Night of the Reaper! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBatman: Demoniske møter [Alle Tiders Superhelter] #[nn] published August 2006
as Ljåmannens natt [Story on Interior Page(s)]2. translation
FlagBatman Collection - Neal Adams #3 published October 2009
as Die Nacht des Sensenmanns! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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S-889
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Story based on ideas by Bernie Wrightson and Harlan Ellison, per Denny O'Neil's recounting in the letters section. Gerry Conway, Berni Wrightson and Alan Weiss are caricatured in story, as they attended the real Rutland Halloween Parade. Adams draws figures of Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man and Havok in the parade and later at a party. Conway, Wrightson, and Weiss also appear in the Robin story in Batman #239.
Never Finished High School?

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Now you can get a diploma without going back
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Miscellaneous
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On the page after page 6 of "Night of the Reaper!"
Write Right Now!

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Subject Matter
Write advertisers direct.
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Full page of novelty and comic book distributor advertisements, placed by S. Schwarz and Co.

On the page after page 11 of "Night of the Reaper!"
You Can Win a Trip to the Indy 500

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...and bring your Dad along, too!
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On the top half of the page after page 15 of "Night of the Reaper!"
Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

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Own a bowlfull of happiness – instant pets!
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On the bottom half of the page after page 15 of "Night of the Reaper!"
Special Offer for All Superman Fans!

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Now you can have your own giant 6 ft x 2 ft Superman Peace Poster in full color, for only $2.00
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On the page after page 20 of "Night of the Reaper!"
Seeing Is Believing!

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A useful, educational, scientific instrument
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On the page before page 21 of "Night of the Reaper!"
Smash Up Derby

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Hey! You guys are smashing up your SSP racers!
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Miscellaneous
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On the page following the final page of "Night of the Reaper!"
[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
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S-1030
Letters of comment from "The Cosmic Addict", Kevin L. Glennon, Kerry O'Conner, Barry Short and Christopher Juricich. Also includes a letter from Denny O'Neil who recounts the real life events that inspired "Night of the Reaper."
The Screaming House

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Reprinting
FlagDetective Comics #37 published March 1940
was The Screaming House [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
12
S-1001
Editor's note in the final panel explains that this was Batman's last solo story before Robin debuted.
Columbia Bikes Are Right On!

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Subject Matter
When it comes to bikes, Columbia has it all!
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Miscellaneous
1
On the page after page 8 of "The Screaming House"
Now! All Full Scale Battle Games Processed in 48 Hours

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Miscellaneous
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Ad for two games from Helen of Toy.

On the page following the final page of "The Screaming House"
He's Wild... He's Savage...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
western
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Miscellaneous
0.5
House ad for All-Star Western (DC, 1970 series) #10 [first appearance of Jonah Hex] illustrated with panels from the story.
Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
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Subject Matter
Write advertisers direct.
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Half page of novelty and comic book distributor advertisements, placed by S. Schwarz and Co.
Monster Size Monsters

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Just imagine your friends shock when they walk into your room and see the Monster reaching out...
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Sold by Honor House Products.

Top half of page of inside back cover.
Novelty Advertisements

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Bottom half of page of inside back cover.
A/FX: Fastest Cars You Can Drive Without a License

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Back cover horizontal advertisement in a vertical format.

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