Description: This fantastic issue of Batman #259 from DC Comics in 1974 is a 100-Page-Super-Spectacular issue and features a cover by Nick Cardy. This issue's collection of new material and reprints features a Batman and the Shadow [Pulp hero of the 30s] team-up in a new story titled "Night of the Shadow!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano); Batman goes on the trail of a convicted felon from the past, believing that he has stolen a valuable tiara. But he's wrong and discovers that only "The Shadow Knows" who actually is responsible. "The Great Batman Swindle!" (reprinted from Detective Comics #222), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Wealthy yachtsman Ned Judson is called to a mysterious castle once built by an eccentric millionaire, and comes face-to-face with the Brotherhood of Batmen; The leader, Batman Number One, convinces Judson that the figure of Batman is actually four people. "The Strange Costumes of Batman!" (from Detective Comics #165), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; While making an inspection of equipment in the Bat-Cave, Bruce and Dick also must inspect the various costumes Batman and Robin use in their fight against crime for leaks and tears, and, as it turns out, a never before used costume saves the day for the Batman, who has been seriously wounded. New costumes for Robin drawn by readers of the strip. "Heroes by Proxy!" (from Batman #29), script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Two private detectives are down in the dumps because they are flat broke, even though they have great detective abilities; When they hear that the Wayne Mansion has been robbed, they decide to change their tactics and investigate, disguised as Batman and Robin! "Two Batmen Too Many!" (from Batman #177), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman concocts a scheme against numbers racketeer Ed Garvey to prove conclusively that the crook planned and carried out the Kimber Gem job. "The Failure of Bruce Wayne" (from Batman #120), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Called to his dying Uncle's bedside, Silas, Bruce is told by him that he is disappointed that Bruce has not continued the family tradition of adventure; Bruce sets out to prove Silas wrong. This issue is graded Very Good / Fine 5.0 and comes bagged and boarded for protection. Don’t miss out on this awesome collector item from the Bronze-age of Comics. Please view pictures and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to message me, thank you.
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Location: Macon, Georgia
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Artist/Writer: Carmine Infantino, Dick Giordano, Murphy Anderson, Denny O'Neil, Irv Novick, Bill Finger, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Edmond Hamilton, Don Cameron, George Roussos, Sheldon Moldoff, Joe Giella, Henry Boltinoff
Character: Alfred Pennyworth, Atom (Ray Palmer), Batman (Bruce Wayne), Martha Wayne, Robin (Dick Grayson), Thomas Wayne, Elongated Man [Ralph Dinby], Commissioner James Gordon, The Shadow (Kent Allard / Lamont Cranston)
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Nick Cardy
Series Title: Batman
Universe: DC Universe
Grade: 5.0 Very Good/Fine
Publisher: DC Comics
Intended Audience: General Audience
Vintage: Yes
Story Title: The Night of the Shadow!
Publication Year: 1974
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 259
Language: English
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Style: Color
Features: Boarded, Bagged
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime & Thriller, Mystery, Pulp, Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
