{"product_id":"batmam-annual-3-direct-1967-gd","title":"BATMAN ANNUAL #3 [DC COMICS] *1ST APPEARANCE FIREFLY* 1962 GD","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batman Annual (1961 series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mad Hatter of Gotham City — reprint from Detective Comics #230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Human Firefly — reprint from Detective Comics #184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mental Giant of Gotham City! — reprint from Detective Comics #217\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Joker's Aces! — reprint from World's Finest Comics #59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gorilla Boss of Gotham City! — reprint from Batman #75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe New Crimes of Two-Face! — reprint from Batman #68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mysterious Mirror-Man! — reprint from Detective Comics #213\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1962\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard \/ Regular Edition (80-Page Giant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC (National Periodical Publications Inc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $0.25 USD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Win Mortimer, Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane on most stories), Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Stan Kaye, Lew Sayre Schwartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Finger, Ed Herron, David Vern, Edmond Hamilton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human Firefly (Garfield Lynns), Paul Sloane as the second Two-Face, Mirror Man (Ventris), Mental Giant (Barney Barrows), Gorilla Boss (George 'Boss' Dyke)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis issue features full colour interiors (uncommon for Batman Annuals of this era, which were often black and white inside).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStandard comic size, saddle-stitched binding. Part of DC's early 1960s giant annual format. On-sale date: June 19, 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease check out our other items on eBay. All items come from a smoke free environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHappy to combine shipping...!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur story\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e This is my father's \"The Hoarder's\" private comics, toys, memorabilia and collectables collection he's been amassing for over 65 years. We are guesstimating somewhere in the vicinity of half a million comics + the rest of the collectables, ALL of which are to be sold. While we are somewhat aware of certain acquisitions, there is an abundance of anticipation and excitement of the yet to be discovered, we would love you to join us on our journey which is only just beginning... Follow us @ #comic_collector_aus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSome data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC (National Periodical Publications Inc.)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51121233101085,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4704\/7709\/files\/BE570EEC-476F-454A-BB0F-7C4D91B6B7E5_1_201_a.heic?v=1775443814","url":"https:\/\/comiccollector.com.au\/products\/batmam-annual-3-direct-1967-gd","provider":"Comic Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}