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Issue: Batman: The Black Casebook #[nn]
Publication Date: August 2009
 
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [swirl]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 06/17/2009
Volume: none
Pages: 148
ISBN: 9781401222642
UPC/EAN: 978140122264251799
Price: $21.99 CAD
$17.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 18 (12 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jack Schiff (original series editor); Bob Joy (collection editor)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U. S.
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Binding: Softcover
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Batman: The Black Casebook

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Brainchild Studios
typeset
Subject Matter
Batman
Reprinting
FlagGrant Morrison présente Batman #4 published January 2013
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Batman: The Black Casebook

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Sheldon Moldoff
Charles Paris
?
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Title page illustrated with an image from Batman (DC, 1940 series) #112.
[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Sheldon Moldoff
Charles Paris
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Batman
Batman; Robin
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
DC credits, collection credits, indicia
Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Grant Morrison
Sheldon Moldoff
Stan Kaye
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Batman
Batman; Robin
Reprinting
FlagGrant Morrison présente Batman #4 published January 2013
as Introduction [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
FlagDetective Comics #235 published September 1956
was The First Batman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The illustration is from Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #235 (September 1956).
A Partner for Batman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only); Lew Sayre Schwartz
Charles Paris
?
Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Wingman (real name not revealed, introduction); The Dexter Gang (villains, introduction for all); unnamed citizens; unnamed doctor; unnamed nurse; unnamed police officer; Steve Belter (gossip columnist); unnamed criminals; unnamed restaurant patrons
After Robin is sidelined with a broken leg, he fears that he is being replaced when Batman recruits a character called Wingman to be his partner. In reality, Batman is training Wingman to be a European version of Batman.
Reprinting
FlagBatman #65 published June 1951
was A Partner for Batman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
12
Batman -- Indian Chief!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
France Herron
Sheldon Moldoff
Stan Kaye
?
Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin; Man-of-the-Bats [Great Eagle] (introduction); Little Raven [Little Eagle] (introduction); Black Elk (introduction)
Reprinting
FlagBatman #86 published September 1954
was Batman -- Indian Chief! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
10
The Batmen of All Nations

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Edmond Hamilton
Sheldon Moldoff
Charles Paris
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Knight; Squire; Musketeer (introduction); Legionary (introduction); Gaucho (introduction); Ranger (introduction); Commissioner Gordon; "Knots" Cardine (introduction)
Reprinting
FlagDetective Comics #215 published January 1955
was The Batmen of All Nations! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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10
The First Batman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Sheldon Moldoff
Stan Kaye
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin; Commissioner Gordon; Joe Chill (death); Thomas Wayne (flashback); Martha Wayne (flashback); Lew Moxon (introduction, death)
The discovery of an old Batman-type costume in Bruce Wayne's attic re-opens the Wayne murder case, and helps him realize that Joey Chill had ONLY been hired to kill his parents... and the real man responsible was still alive and free.
Reprinting
FlagDetective Comics #235 published September 1956
was The First Batman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
10
The Club of Heroes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Edmond Hamilton
Dick Sprang
Stan Kaye
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman; Superman
Batman; Superman [also as Lightning Man]; Robin; Club of Heroes [Knight; Squire; Musketeer; Gaucho; Legionary]; John Mayhew (introduction); Lois Lane
John Mayhew brings the Club of Heroes together and will give them a headquarters, but they must select a chairman for the club. The Heroes decide that the hero who performs the most good deeds will become chairman.
Reprinting
FlagWorld's Finest Comics #89 published July 1957
was The Club of Heroes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
12
The Man Who Ended Batman's Career

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Sheldon Moldoff
Charles Paris
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman [also as Starman]; Robin; Professor Milo (introduction); Commissioner Gordon
A Professor Milo decides to end the career of the Caped Crusader by giving him a phobia: the fear of bats!
Reprinting
FlagDetective Comics #247 published September 1957
was The Man Who Ended Batman's Career [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
12
Am I Really Batman?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Sheldon Moldoff
Charles Paris
?
Pat Gordon
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin; Alfred Pennyworth; Professor Milo; Commissioner Gordon
Reprinting
FlagBatman #112 published December 1957
was Am I Really Batman? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
8
Batman -- the Superman of Planet X

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
France Herron
Dick Sprang
Charles Paris
?
Milton Snapinn
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman
Reprinting
FlagBatman #113 published February 1958
was Batman -- The Superman of Planet X! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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10
Batman Meets Bat-Mite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Sheldon Moldoff
Charles Paris
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin; Bat-Mite (introduction)
Reprinting
FlagDetective Comics #267 published May 1959
was Batman Meets Bat-Mite [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
12
The Rainbow Creature

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Sheldon Moldoff
Sheldon Moldoff
?
Stan Starkman
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin; Rainbow Creature; Diaz
Reprinting
FlagBatman #134 published September 1960
was The Rainbow Creature [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
9
Robin Dies at Dawn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Sheldon Moldoff
Charles Paris
?
Stan Starkman
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin; Doctor Simon Hurt (introduction); Alfred Pennyworth; Ace the Bat-Hound; Gorilla Gang (introduction); Commissioner Gordon
Batman undergoes a test simulation for a situation that astronauts may one day face alone in outer space, and during that simulation he sees Robin dies. After the test is over, Batman faces the terrible side-effects of his simulation, believing that Robin will actually die, and it so complicates his fight against crime, he decides to retire!
Reprinting
FlagBatman #156 published June 1963
was Robin Dies at Dawn, Chapter 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
17
The Batman Creature

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Sheldon Moldoff
Charles Paris
?
Joe Letterese
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin; Batwoman; Eric Barroc (introduction)
Reprinting
FlagBatman #162 published March 1964
was The Batman Creature! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Back cover presentation with a quote by Grant Morrison

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