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Issue: Batman #301
Publication Date: July 1978
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Issues: #301 of 715 Issues (1343 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/04/1978
Volume: 39
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893043007
Price: $0.35 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 25 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #155.
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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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The Only Man Batman Ever Killed!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Malcolm Millbrook; Mrs. Millbrook
First Line: You murdered my husband, Batman!
Synopsis: Batman stands over the Millbrooks with a smoking gun in his hand.
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Pages: 1
Job Number: S-2891
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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The Toughest Pitcher I Ever Faced.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Johnny Bench Batter Up
Character(s): Johnny Bench
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for batting practice equipment from Fonas Corporation.
On inside front cover.
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The Only Man Batman Ever Killed!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Perry Travers; Commissioner James Gordon; Judson Price (dies); Alfred Pennyworth; Inspector Gresham; Chief O'Hara; Officer Roberts; Officer Bellamy; Malcolm Milbrook [The Overlord] (dies); Luke Brant; Paisley; Joe Chill (flashback); Thomas Wayne (flashback); Martha Wayne (flashback)
First Line: The horror of that night haunts him still...
Synopsis: Perry Travers dies during a botched robbery and his autopsy reveals his membership as a Wirehead in the mob of The Overlord. Batman takes to a disguise as Akeldama to smoke out The Overlord and a mole in the police department, and arrives just as Luke Brant kills The Overlord.
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In Content Item: FlagBatman Superband #8 published January 1978
as Batmans einziger Mord [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: S-2825
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Wow! Free Bikes, Burgers & Candy Bars

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Nabisco Candies
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sugar Daddy, Sugar Mama, and Sugar Babies candies and a sweepstakes.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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You Can Be a Major League Coach!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dice Baseball
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for game from Donald J. Smith and D.D.F. Games.
On top half of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Get Rich and Famous.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Clark Candy Bars
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods.
On bottom half of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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The Big Fall

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; bystanders
Synopsis: Superman spots a falling elevator, rescues the trapped occupants, serves them Hostess Cup Cakes to calm them, and interviews them for TV as Clark Kent.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hostess Cup Cakes from ITT Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Batman's Strangest Cases!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Limited Collectors' Edition #C-59, on sale this month.
On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Satisfy Your Meat Tooth.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): vampire
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
On top of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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The DC Explosion!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Enemy Ace [Hans von Hammer]; Big Barda; The Ray [Happy Terrill]; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; The Odd Man [Clay Stoner]; OMAC [Buddy Blank]; Isis [Andrea Thomas]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onnz]; Deadman [Boston Brand]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC Comics changes beginning June 1st. On second page between pages 10-11 of story.

Letters credit from http://kleinletters.com/.
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Make Extra Cash No Real "Selling"

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for metal social security cards and other metal plates.
On top half of third page between pages 10-11 of story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Factory
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On bottom half of third page between pages 10-11 of story.
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The Sound and the Fury

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Sgt. Rock and Our Fighting Forces, with covers shown.
On top of fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Now You Can Read All About it in DC's New Monthly Newspaper

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Wonder Woman [Diana]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Huntress [Helena Wayne]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]; Shade, The Changing Man [Rac Shade]; Firestorm [Ronnie Raymond; Marvin Stein]; Sgt. Rock [Frank Rock]
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for new Direct Currents newsletter.
On bottom of fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Giant Wall-Sized Posters in Full Color!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): TV Posters
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for posters.
On first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for body building, comics, guitar lessons, coins, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On top of second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Strong Arms Make All the Difference!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mike Marvel
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building equipment.
On bottom of second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for high school rings, comics, body building, x-ray spex, novelties, coins, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC Comics Presents #1, with cover shown, on sale now. Also shows covers of one previous issue each of World's Finest Comics and The Brave and the Bold.
On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Pages: 1
Job Number: S-2898
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Mike White, Stephen Siegforth, and Richard Adam Benson.
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Outstripping Ourselves

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: Publisher discusses a new upcoming DC newspaper comic strip based on the Justice League of America, titled "The World's Greatest Superheroes." It will be written by Marty Pasko, pencilled by George Tuska, and inked by Vince Colleta.
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Pages: 1
Job Number: SP-9
Disclose Notes: Includes letters from: Don Michel, Editor of the Chicago Tribune - New York News Syndicate; anonymous Chicago Tribune salesman.
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Free Booklet

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Universal
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building course.
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Kids! DC Superheroes Collectors Everywhere!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tempo Books
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for comic paperbacks and activity books based on DC superheroes. There are six of each type of book, for 12 total.
On inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? [as D. P.] (signed)
Inker(s): ? [as D. P.] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Super Siren
Character(s): Mr. Jones; Bobby; Bobby's mother
First Line: Watch out, Bobby!
Synopsis: Bobby rides his bike carelessly and is nearly hit by a driver. He gets a Super Siren for his bike so he can warn drivers of his approach.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic strip format for bicycle siren from Empire. Copyright by Carolina Enterprises, Inc.
On back cover.

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