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Issue: Batman in the Forties #[nn]
Publication Date: May 2004
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 03/10/2004
Volume: none
Pages: 196
ISBN: 1401202063
UPC/EAN: 76194124116600111
Price: $30.95 CAD
$19.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 27 (17 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Greenberger
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Cardstock cover
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; Robin
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #8 published December 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Batman in the Forties

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; Robin
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #12 published August 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]partial cover image
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page with image from cover of Batman (DC, 1940 series) #12.
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (border art)
Inker(s): ? (border art)
Colorist(s): ? (border art)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Credits, table of contents and indicia information pages.
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Batman; Robin
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Pages: 3
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Milestones

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Kane (Batman #1, Detective Comics #27, #38); Fred Ray (World's Best Comics #1)
Inker(s): Bob Kane (Batman #1, Detective Comics #27); Jerry Robinson (Batman #1 backgrounds, Detective Comics #38); Fred Ray (World's Best Comics #1)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Cover Gallery
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Superman
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Text article with quarter page cover images of Batman (DC, 1940 series) #1, World's Best Finest (DC, 1941 series) #1, Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #27 and #38.
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The Case of the Chemical Syndicate

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Bob Kane
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bob Kane
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Bat-Man [Batman]
Character(s): The Bat-Man [Batman; Bruce Wayne] (introduction); Commissioner James Gordon (introduction); Lambert; Steven Crane (death); Paul Rogers; Alfred Stryker (villain); Jennings (villain)
Synopsis: In his first case, the Bat-Man investigates the murder of a chemical tycoon, discovering that one of his partners murdered him to steal the secret contracts that would leave him as the sole owner of the Apex Chemical Corporation.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #27 published May 1939
was The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: This is an exact reprint of the story as originally published, rather than the redrawn and censored version which appears in some prior reprint editions. The murder victim on page 2, panel 2 does have the knife jutting from his back.
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The Batman Wars Against the Dirigible of Doom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Bob Kane; Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne] (Origin); Thomas Wayne (Death); Martha Wayne (Death); Joe Chill (unnamed)
Synopsis: After learning how the Batman came into being as a crime fighter, he becomes alarmed at the sudden appearance of deadly dirigibles whose occupants wish to rule the world.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #33 published November 1939
was The Batman Wars against the Dirigible of Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]first two pages
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Titled "Origin" in the table of contents.
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Robin the Boy Wonder

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Jerry Robinson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson] (introduction, origin); John Grayson (introduction, death); Mary Grayson (introduction, death); Mr. Haly; Boss Zucco [Anthony Zucco] (villain, introduction); Blade (villain, death)
Synopsis: Dick Grayson watches his parents die and overhears the killers confessing the point, and he decides to tip off the Police. However, the Batman intervenes to save the boy's life, and trains him to become his partner, Robin the Boy Wonder. Then the duo head out to gather evidence needed to put the criminals behind bars.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #38 published April 1940
was Robin the Boy Wonder [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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The People vs. the Batman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): George Roussos
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Horatio Delmar (villain, introduction, death); Weasel Venner (villain, introduction, death); Freddie Hill
Synopsis: Weasel Venner wants to make sure that a fellow criminal doesn't make public the fact that he is the head racketeer in Gotham City, so he arranges for someone to be set up for the murder of Horatio Delmar: that someone being Bruce Wayne!
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #7 published October 1941
was The People vs. the Batman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The Origin of the Batman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne] (origin retold in detail); Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Thomas Wayne (flashback, death); Martha Wayne (flashback, death); Joe Chill (villain, name revealed in this story, Thomas and Martha Wayne's murderer, death); Feets Borgam (killer, death); Monty Julep (illegal gambler, death)
Synopsis: While investigating criminal activity at a transport company, Batman recognizes the owner, Joe Chill, as the man who killed Thomas and Martha Wayne years before. Batman tries to find evidence of Chill's illegal operations, but when he fails, he decides to reveal his identity to Chill and tells him that will be watching him and will catch him eventually. In a panic, Chill flees to his gang, but when they find out Chill is responsible for Batman's existence they shoot him, and only after do they realize that they should have asked Chill for Batman's real name.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #47 published June 1948
was The Origin of the Batman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Props

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Kane (Detective Comics #61); Charles Paris (Detective Comics #127); Win Mortimer (Batman #48); Fred Ray (Batman #10); Jerry Robinson (Batman #10)
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson (Detective Comics #61, Batman #10); George Roussos (Detective Comics #61 backgrounds); Charles Paris (Detective Comics #127); Win Mortimer (Batman #48)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Cover Gallery
Character(s): Batman; Robin
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Text article with quarter page cover images of Batman (DC, 1940 series) #10 & #48 and Detective Comics #61 & 127.
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The Joker Follows Suit!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): George Roussos
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Joker
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #37 published October 1946
was The Joker Follows Suit! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The Penny Plunderers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; J. J. Withers (first appearance); Joe Coyne (villain, introduction); Skinny (villain, introduction, death); Mike (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Throughout his life, Joe Coyne felt threatened, done in by pennies and coppers, so he decides to use the "copper penny" as a trademark of his crimes.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #30 published September 1947
was The Penny Plunderers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Wolf Brando (villain, introduction, death); Commissioner James Gordon; Reilly (police officer); Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (image); The Joker (image)
Synopsis: An escaped convict on the run accidentally discovers the entrance to the Batcave and learns the secret identities of Batman and Robin, and attacks the dynamic duo using their own weapons and trophies against them.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #48 published August 1948
was The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Story includes a diagram of the Batcave.
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The Batman Family

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fred Ray (World's Finest Comics #3); Dick Sprang (Batman #22); Bob Kane (Detective Comics #42); Jerry Robinson (Batman #26)
Inker(s): Fred Ray (World's Finest Comics #3); Dick Sprang (Batman #22); Bob Kane (Detective Comics #42); Jerry Robinson (Detective Comics #42, Batman #26)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cover Gallery
Character(s): Baman; Robin; Superman
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Text article with quarter page cover images of World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #3, Batman (DC, 1940 series) #22 & 26 and Detective Comics #42.
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Alfred, Armchair Detective!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron ?
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Adventures of Alfred
Character(s): Bruce Wayne; Dick Grayson; Stubby Stubbs (villain, introduction)
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #31 published October 1945
was Alfred, Armchair Detective! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Bruce Wayne Loses the Guardianship of Dick Grayson!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): George Roussos
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Beagle; George Grayson (Dick Grayson's uncle, villain, introduction); Clara Grayson (Dick Grayson's aunt, villain, introduction); Fatso Foley (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: One day a couple show up at the Wayne mansion claiming to be the Aunt & Uncle of Dick Grayson, and they successfully get custody of the boy. But Batman smells a rat when the couple call up Bruce Wayne and offer him the opportunity to "buy" Dick back!
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #20 published December 1943
was Bruce Wayne Loses the Guardianship of Dick Grayson! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Clocks of Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron ?
Penciller(s): Winslow Mortimer
Inker(s): Winslow Mortimer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Robin
Character(s): Robin [Dick Grayson]; Bruce Wayne; Commissioner James Gordon; The Clock (villain)
Synopsis: While helping to film a scene from a soon to be released movie at the abandoned Shark Tower lighthouse, Robin confronts a sinister new villain intent on stopping the production---for criminal purposes, of course!
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From Content Item: FlagStar Spangled Comics #70 published July 1947
was Clocks of Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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The Villains

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang (Detective Comics #89); Bob Kane (Detective Comics #73); Winslow Mortimer (Detective Comics #140); Bob Kane (Detective Comics #29)
Inker(s): Dick Sprang (Detective Comics #89); Jerry Robinson (Detective Comics #73); George Roussos (Detective Comics #73 backgrounds); Winslow Mortimer (Detective Comics #140); Bob Kane (Detective Comics #29)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Cover Gallery
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Scarecrow; Riddler
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Text article with quarter page cover images of Detective Comics (DC, 1940 series) #29, 73, 89 and 140.
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Your Face Is Your Fortune!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): George Roussos
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; The Catwoman [Selina Kyle; a.k.a. Elva Barr] (villain); Deadshot Mike (villain)
Synopsis: Selina Kyle wins a beauty contest under an assumed name and falls in love with Bruce Wayne, who was one of the judges. Although she is planning capers involving her job in a beauty salon, Selina confesses to Batman that she'd give up her criminal behavior if she knew for certain that she'd have a chance with Wayne.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #15 published February 1943
was Your Face Is Your Fortune! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The Scoop of the Century!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane (figures); Lew Schwartz (backgrounds)
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Vicki Vale (introduction); The Mad Hatter (villain, introduction); Commissioner James Gordon
Synopsis: While Batman and Robin track the Mad Hatter, they must also contend with photographer Vicki Vale who is out to prove that Batman is Bruce Wayne.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #49 published October 1948
was The Scoop of the Century! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: This trade paperback credits inks to Lew Schwartz. Charles Paris ink credit from original issue's index.
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Clayface Walks Again!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Bob Kane; Jerry Robinson; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): George Roussos
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Julie Madison; Gabby; Mr. Bentley; Clayface [Basil Karlo] (villain)
Synopsis: Julie breaks off her engagement to Bruce, and leaves, as Portia Storme, for a career in movies. However, the escape of Basil Karlo, and his revenge against Argus Pictures & Portia Storme brings the Batman into the picture.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #49 published March 1941
was Clayface Walks Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The End of Two-Face!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): George Roussos
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Gilda; Two-Face [Harvey Kent] (villain)
Synopsis: While awaiting trial, Two-Face breaks out of jail, resuming his evil career, but, in the process, nearly killing Gilda by accident. He turns himself in and recovers his looks through plastic surgery.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #80 published October 1943
was The End of Two-Face! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Half-Man Half-Monster

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; Robin
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Reprint Notes: from Batman daily (McClure Syndicate) 1946.06.23 - 1946.08.18
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Contributors

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Short biographical paragraphs on the creators in this issue.
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The True Story of Batman and Robin! How a Big-Time Comic Is Born!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff; Mort Weisinger; Bernie Breslauer
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Bob Kane; Batman; Robin
Synopsis: Totally fictional "true" story of how Bob Kane created Batman and Robin.
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From Content Item: FlagReal Fact Comics #5 published November 1946
was The True Story of Batman and Robin! How a Big-Time Comic is Born! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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In the Forties...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fred Ray (layouts); Jerry Robinson (finishes)
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Joker
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional text with part of cover image of Batman (DC, 1940 series) #11 on back cover. Also promotional text and images of the covers to Batman in the Fifties, Batman in the Sixties and Batman in the Seventies.

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