{"product_id":"giant-batman-annual-4-direct-1962-1963-gd","title":"🔑 BATMAN ANNUAL #4 [DC COMICS] 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 4\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 First Batman (Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder) — reprint from Detective Comics #235\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAm I Really Batman? — reprint from Batman #112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Batwoman — reprint from Detective Comics #233\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Vanished Batman — reprint from Batman #101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Phantom of the Bat-Cave! — reprint from Batman #99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatman's College Days — reprint from Batman #96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Marriage of Batman and Batwoman — reprint from Batman #122\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Second Boy Wonder! — reprint from Batman #105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Man Who Ended Batman's Career — reprint from Detective Comics #247\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 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 Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Sheldon Moldoff, Win Mortimer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane on all interior stories), Stan Kaye, Charles Paris, Ray Burnley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, Ed Herron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batman, Robin, Batwoman (Kathy Kane), Lew Moxon, Joey Chill, Professor Milo, Alfred Pennyworth, Commissioner Gordon, The Society of Magicians, various supporting figures and villains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lew Moxon (villain, death), Thomas Wayne as \"The First Batman\" (flashback), Batwoman (Kathy Kane), Professor Milo, The Society of Magicians, Pack Purdy, Gorilla Hardy, Fred Loyd (as the \"Second Boy Wonder\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the fourth issue of the early Batman Annual series, an 80-page giant reprint collection featuring exclusively Sheldon Moldoff ghosted stories (the only annual in the series to do so). It includes the landmark story \"The First Batman,\" which reveals key details about the Wayne murder and introduces Lew Moxon. The issue also marks the first appearance of Batwoman (Kathy Kane) in reprint form. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis issue features full colour interiors (uncommon for Batman Annuals of this era, which were often black and white inside). \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStandard comic size, saddle-stitched binding. Part of DC's early 1960s giant annual format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 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\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":51121281958173,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4704\/7709\/files\/A56AAAE2-B4E0-4E35-AD9A-BEE89378978B_1_201_a.heic?v=1775443836","url":"https:\/\/comiccollector.com.au\/products\/giant-batman-annual-4-direct-1962-1963-gd","provider":"Comic Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}