Batman #1 (1940, DC) 1st appearances of the Joker & Catwoman Missing Back Cover

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One of the Holy Grails In Comic History !!!!
Batman #1 (DC, 1940) The 1st appearances of the Joker & Catwoman are two big reasons why this issue is ranked #6 on Overstreet's list of Top 100 Golden Age Comics. The importance of the Batman series is evidenced by this simple fact: the title has been in continuous publication for more than 77 years!
This example has 32 original pages including the front cover. There is no back cover & the following stories are included: Both Joker Stories (Batman with Robin &  The Joker Returns), The legend of Batman, and Major Bigsbe n’ Botts. The Catwoman Story & the Giants of Hugo Strange Story are missing. The pages are slightly brittle put can be turned safely without coming apart.
Front cover has tape repair & color touch  Spine is worn See picture #1
Pages included in this comic are listed below page by pageInside of front cover has glue & pieces added See picture #21st Page Joker story , page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 concludes Joker story Next is centerfold page which is Major Bigsbe an' Botts story Next page is Fantastic Facts Next page is Batman with Robin - The Joker Returns- Story  page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 concludes story Next page is full page ad for Detective Comics #40 Next page (Page 1) is Origin Story "The Legend of the Batman"   - Who he is and how he came to be ! Picture #12 concludes the pages in this book.   ** No Back Cover**  (Pin-Up Page)
Poor Condition Incomplete Read Entire Description & See all 12 pictures Additional pictures available please request if needed.
Although Not complete an original Batman #1 is Rare indeed. This will surely fit the bill for the budget minded collector that wants to acquire a Batman #1
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