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Issue: Batman Archives #4
Publication Date: August 1998
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Issues: #4 of 8 Issues (13 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 06/17/1998
Volume: 4
Pages: 232
ISBN: 1563894149
UPC/EAN: 76194120108500411
Price: $71.95 CAD
$49.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 37 (16 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Black-and-white reconstruction by Rick Keene. Series design by Alex Jay/Studio J. Publication design by Jason Lyons.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock: glossy interiors
Binding: hardcover with dustjacket
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
Disclose Reprinted From32
reprinted 32 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman; Robin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 reprints some of the craziest and most entertaining adventures from the 1940s as Batman and Robin square off against such outrageous characters as the Joker and the Penguin.
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Batman; Robin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Penguin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Introduction by Dick Sprang
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Cover - Detective Comics #87

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #87 published May 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Man of a Thousand Unbrellas

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot](villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #87 published May 1944
was The Man of a Thousand Umbrellas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Detective Comics #88

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #88 published June 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Merchants of Misery

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; George Simpson
Synopsis: Batman and Robin stop some loan sharks.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #88 published June 1944
was The Merchants of Misery! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Detective Comics #89

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Cavalier (villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #89 published July 1944
was The Cavalier of Crime! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Laboratory Loot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Dr. Helmar Helstrom; Cavalier [Mortimer Drake](villain; identity revealed)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #89 published July 1944
was Laboratory Loot! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Cover - Detective Comics #90

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #90 published August 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Crime Between the Acts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Captain Ben (villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #90 published August 1944
was Crime Between the Acts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Detective Comics #91

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Joker
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #91 published September 1944
was The Case of the Practical Joker [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Case of the Practical Joker

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker (villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #91 published September 1944
was The Case of the Practical Joker [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Detective Comics #92

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #92 published October 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Crime's Manhunt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; VILLAINS: Brainy Bulow; Bobo Nelson; Twisty Herman; Sam Azarra
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #92 published October 1944
was Crime's Manhunt [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Detective Comics #93

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #93 published November 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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One Night of Crime

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Mary Dale; Victor Clement; Johnny Reid; Eddie Barton; VILLAINS: Tiger Ragland; Dutch; Frenchy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #93 published November 1944
was One Night of Crime! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Detective Comics #94

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #94 published December 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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No One Must Know

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Jimmy Barrow; Mary Watts; Judge Watts; George Barrow
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #94 published December 1944
was No One Must Know! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Detective Comics #95

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #95 published January 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Blaze

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; The Blaze (villain; intro)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #95 published January 1945
was The Blaze [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Detective Comics #96

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #96 published February 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Alfred, Private Detective

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Beagle; J.C. Willis
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #96 published February 1945
was Alfred, Private Detective! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Cover - Detective Comics #97

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #97 published March 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Secret of the Switch

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; VILLAINS: Oscar the Weasel; Benny the Gimp; Nick Petri; the Slasher
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #97 published March 1945
was The Secret of the Switch! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Cover - Detective Comics #98

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #98 published April 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The King of the Hoboes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Fred Frisco; Mr. Thurbridge
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #98 published April 1945
was The King of the Hoboes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Cover - Detective Comics #99

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Penguin
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #99 published May 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Temporary Murders

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Beagle; Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot](villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #99 published May 1945
was The Temporary Murders! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Cover - Detective Comics #100

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #100 published June 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Crow's Nest Mystery

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Mr. Scofield; Mr. Digges (villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #100 published June 1945
was The Crow's Nest Mystery! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose
Cover - Detective Comics #101

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Beagle
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #101 published July 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Tyrannical Twins

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Beagle
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #101 published July 1945
was The Tyrannical Twins! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Cover - Detective Comics #102

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Joker
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #102 published August 1945
was The House That Was Held for Ransom [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The House That Was Held for Ransom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Joker (villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #102 published August 1945
was The House That Was Held for Ransom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, informational
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Biographies for Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Whitney Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Pat Gordon, Joseph Greene, Edmond Hamilton, Bob Kane, Ed Kressy, Charles Paris, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Alvin Schwartz, Dick Sprang & Mort Weisinger.
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Cover Gallery

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Penguin; Joker
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Reprints covers from Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #87, #94, #99, and #102 in less than 1/4 page size on the back cover of the dust jacket.

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