Lot # 1765: 1961-1987 DC Batman Comic Book Collection (40)

Follow Silver and Bronze Age adventures of the Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder, when you bring home this 1961-1987 DC Batman comic book collection (40). The protector of Gotham City and his sidekick Robin are full-blown pop culture icons, who have thrilled fans in movies, television shows, video games, amusement parks, and all manner of merchandise. This bundle of original source material is a great find, populated with all different issues. Condition is generally satisfying, ranging 62.5% Fn to Vf-Nm, 25% Vg to Vg-Fn, 10% lesser.

Highlights are:

#179 second Silver Age Riddler appearance.

#182 80 Page Giant,

#186 Joker cover/story,

#190 Penguin cover/appearance,

#208 80 Page Giant with new Batman origin by Gil Kane,

#213 80 Page Giant with the origin of Alfred and new Robin origin,

#361 first Harvey Bullock cameo, name not given,

#368 first new Robin (Jason Todd) in costume.

Balance are issue numbers: 167, 170, 174, 175, 177, 178, 180, 184, 188, 192, 194, 195, 196, 199, 202, 217, 295, 321, 340, 343, 345, 348, 360, 362, 363, 364, 373, 401, 402, 403; Annuals: 1, 5.

Also present are two bonus items, with 80 Page Giant #12 Gd, and a 1966 Signet Batman paperback book Vg.