BATMAN ANNUAL #3 [DC COMICS] *1ST APPEARANCE FIREFLY* 1962 GD

Series Title: Batman Annual (1961 series)

Issue #: 3

Story Title:

• The Mad Hatter of Gotham City — reprint from Detective Comics #230
• The Human Firefly — reprint from Detective Comics #184
• The Mental Giant of Gotham City! — reprint from Detective Comics #217
• The Joker's Aces! — reprint from World's Finest Comics #59
• The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City! — reprint from Batman #75
• The New Crimes of Two-Face! — reprint from Batman #68
• The Mysterious Mirror-Man! — reprint from Detective Comics #213

Date of Publication: May 1962

Edition: Standard / Regular Edition (80-Page Giant)

Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications Inc.)

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: $0.25 USD

Cover Artists: Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Win Mortimer, Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff

Artists: Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane on most stories), Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Stan Kaye, Lew Sayre Schwartz

Writers: Bill Finger, Ed Herron, David Vern, Edmond Hamilton

Characters: Batman, Robin, Mad Hatter (Jervis Tetch), Human Firefly (Garfield Lynns), Mental Giant (Barney Barrows), Joker, Gorilla Boss (George 'Boss' Dyke), Two-Face (Paul Sloane), Mirror Man (Ventris), various supporting figures and villains

First Appearances: Human Firefly (Garfield Lynns), Paul Sloane as the second Two-Face, Mirror Man (Ventris), Mental Giant (Barney Barrows), Gorilla Boss (George 'Boss' Dyke)

Key Facts: This is the third issue of the early Batman Annual series, an 80-page giant reprint collection titled "Batman and Robin's Most Fantastic Foes!". It is notable for the first appearance and origin of the Human Firefly (Garfield Lynns). The issue features a mix of classic Silver Age Batman tales with a strong focus on colourful villains. This issue features full colour interiors (uncommon for Batman Annuals of this era, which were often black and white inside).

Standard comic size, saddle-stitched binding. Part of DC's early 1960s giant annual format. On-sale date: June 19, 1962.

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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