{"product_id":"detective-comics-434-dc-comics-1973-gd","title":"DETECTIVE COMICS #434 [DC COMICS] 1973 GD-","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 434\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 Spook That Stalked Batman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiddle of the Red-Handed Robber!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Edition\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 0.20 USD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael Wm. Kaluta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irv Novick, Dick Giordano, Rich Buckler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Robbins, E. Nelson Bridwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batman, The Spook (Val Kaliban), “Big Turk” Ramis, Commissioner James Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Arnie the Duke, Hawkman (Katar Hol \/ Carter Hall), Charles McVey, Sandor Peale, Commissioner Emmett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Spook (Val Kaliban), “Big Turk” Ramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36-page issue. Cover-dated April 1973, on sale 27 February 1973. Michael Kaluta cover. Key Collector key: first appearance of the Spook, an escape artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead 14.5-page Batman story “The Spook That Stalked Batman” by Frank Robbins, Irv Novick and Dick Giordano. A ghost-like figure springs crooks from Gotham’s new max-security prison and from the Batmobile itself. He issues them trackers so he can pull them out when they call. Batman works out the gadgets, poses as a sprung con, and waits in a cell for the Spook to come. Created by Robbins and Novick. Continues in #435.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-page Hawkman backup “Riddle of the Red-Handed Robber!” by E. Nelson Bridwell, Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull colour throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 pages\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","brand":"DC \/ National Periodical Publications Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52846962868509,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4704\/7709\/files\/8D1A3E6D-49AF-42FB-B976-A817D5A03752_1_201_a.heic?v=1788325516","url":"https:\/\/comiccollector.com.au\/products\/detective-comics-434-dc-comics-1973-gd","provider":"Comic Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}