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Issue: Batman #73
Publication Date: October 1952
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Issues: #73 of 715 Issues (1363 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/27/1952
Volume: none
Pages: 44
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 18 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Joker's Utility Belt!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; The Joker (images)
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In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #11/1953 published November 1953
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pencil credit verified by Sprang. Inker credit verified by Paris.
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Binky Asks "What Do You Know About Other People?"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, opinion, teen
Character(s): Binky Biggs; Cosette; Allergy Biggs; Lucy Biggs; Mr. Biggs; Mrs. Biggs
First Line: It's been wonderful being with you...
Synopsis: An exchange student from France who has been living with Binky's family teaches them a lesson about how people from other cultures see each other.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Found on the inside front cover.

Published in cooperation with leading national social welfare and youth-serving organizations.
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Guns for Hire!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne; also as Slug Carson]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; The Renter [Dr. Hagen] (villain, introduction); Charley; Pete; Herman Marn; Weaver
First Line: Instead of renting this weapon, I'll...
Synopsis: Batman goes undercover to find the head of a criminal organization that rents out guns to other criminals to commit crimes and then disposes of the weapons afterward so they can't be used as evidence.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9.67
Disclose Notes: Pencil credit verified by Sprang and inker credit verified by Paris.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Out of This World; Necco
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Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
Character(s): Pud
First Line: Put this box of Fleer's Dubble Bubble Gum in the vault...
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Casey the Cop; Slippery Sam (villain)
First Line: Hmm, there goes Slippery Sam!
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Pages: 0.5
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Two More Thrilling Magazines for Mystery Fans!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror, occult
Feature(s): House of Mystery; The Phantom Stranger
Character(s): Phantom Stranger
Synopsis: House ad for current issues of House of Mystery and The Phantom Stranger.
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Pages: 1
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Vicki Vale's Secret!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Vicki Vale; Alfred; "Keys" Bennett (villain, introduction)
First Line: "Keys" Bennett, that's me!
Synopsis: Vicki Vale shows up at Wayne Manor fearing for her life after she accidentally photographs the criminal "Keys" Bennett. Batman and Robin set out to track down "Keys", but they are unaware that Vicki is planning to take advantage of the situation to learn Batman's secret identity.
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In Content Item: FlagBatman #208 published January 1969
as Vicki Vale's Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9.5
Disclose Notes: Bob Kane credit verified by Schwartz. Inker credit verified by Paris.
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
First Line: What is the world's leading occupation?
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Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wildroot Cream-Oil
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Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Varsity Vic
First Line: The phone always rings when I'm in the shower!
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Pages: 1
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Finger Print Forgeries

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
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Pages: 2
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The Joker's Utility Belt!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Charlie Chaplin (image); Oliver Hardy (image); Stan Laurel (image); Will Rogers (image); The Joker (villain); the Joker's gang (villains)
First Line: You know all about Batman's utility belt!
Synopsis: When the Joker's seemingly easy capture of the Caped Crusaders goes terribly wrong when Batman springs a surprise on him using his utility belt, the Crime Clown decides to outdo the Batman with his own utility belt!
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In Issue: FlagBatman [Golden Story Teller Record Comic] #[nn] published January 1966
In Content Item: FlagBatman #176 published December 1965
as The Joker's Utility Belt [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn] published February 1988
as The Joker's Utility Belt [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn] published January 1989
as The Joker's Utility Belt! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagStacked Deck: The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn] published November 1990
as The Joker's Utility Belt! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Joker: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #[nn] published August 2008
as The Joker's Utility Belt! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Penciler credit verified by Sprang. Inker credit verified by Paris.
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Here's Explosive Adventure in 2 More Great Magazines!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): All-American Men of War; Our Army at War
Synopsis: House ad for current issues of All-American Men of War and Our Army at War.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Professor Eureka
First Line: I have the examination papers all marked...
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In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #85 published October 1957
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #297 published June 1962
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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