Description: Page Title Batman; Volume 1 Issue 242. First appearance of Matches Malone! Batman assumes Matches Malone's identity after Malone is killed. In the following years Batman continues to use Matches Malone's identity whenever he needs to go undercover to investigate. Featuring the following stories: 'Bruce Wayne - - - Rest in Peace' (1st appearance of Matches Malone and also features the League of Assassins) Written by Denny O' Neil. Internal art by Irv Novick 'Death Point' (Robin Solo Story) Written by Mike Friedrich. Internal art by Rich Buckler. 'The People vs. The Batman' (Reprinted from Batman #7) Written by Bill Finger. Internal art by Bob Kane. Cover by Neal Adams! Released June 1972 by DC Comics. Very Good/Fine (VG/FN) - Colour breaking creases to bottom right hand corner of front cover. Small spine split at bottom. The photos shown in this listing are the actual Comic you will receive! All Comics are bagged and boarded. Grading Grading Comics which have not been certified can be subjective. The grade given to this Comic is based on the Comic Price Guide grading scale and my opinion from over 30 year's experience in collecting Comics. I know how important it is to receive the grade you expect when purchasing Comics on eBay, so if you have any questions before your purchase please let me know. Returns If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase I'm happy to accept returns within 14 days. However, please contact me first before returning your purchase so I can help you through the process.
Price: 30 GBP
Location: Plymouth
End Time: 2024-12-11T08:41:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.76 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Personalised: No
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Tradition: US Comics
Vintage: Yes
Format: Single Issue
Language: English
Style: Colour
Features: First Printing, 1st Edition, First Character Appearance
Unit Quantity: 1
Artist/Writer: Neal Adams, Rich Buckler, Irv Novick, Mike Friedrich, Denny O'Neil, Bob Kane, Bill Finger
Character: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Matches Malone
Signed: No
Cover Artist: Neal Adams
Series Title: Batman
Ex Libris: No
Universe: DC Universe
Grade: 5.0 Very Good/Fine
Publisher: DC Comics
Inscribed: No
Story Title: Batman
Lot: No
Publication Year: 1972
Type: Comic
Issue Number: 242
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States