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Issue: Batman #75
Publication Date: February 1953
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Issues: #75 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: 12/17/1952
Volume: none
Pages: 44
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 20 (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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Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets2
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Statement of Ownership
 
 
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The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Gorilla Boss [George "Boss" Dyke]
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover is based on splash page for third story in this issue. Batman and Robin figure pencils and inks confirmed by Mortimer.
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Superboy Talks About... "The Holiday Spirit!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, superhero
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent]; Pete
First Line: I have to leave early.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Outlaw Town, U.S.A.!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; The Jenko Brothers [Matt Jenko; Phil Jenko; Carl Jenko] (villains, introduction); Blinkers; Pete; Kansas; other residents of Outlaw Town (villains, introduction)
First Line: I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay...
Synopsis: Batman and Robin pursue the criminal Jenko brothers to Outlaw Town, a western town where all of the residents are criminals and who plan to ambush Batman and Robin.
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In Content Item: FlagBatman #228 published January 1971
as Outlaw Town, U.S.A.! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #3/1972 published May 1972
as De fredløses by! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wildroot Cream-Oil
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Little Pete
First Line: Another goal!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #76 published July 1958
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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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): Baker's 4 in 1 Instant Cocoa Mix
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Pages: 0.5
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Tops in Comics!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superboy; House of Mystery
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Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Vicki Vale; Commissioner James Gordon; Mel Hughes; Charley Denver; Mr. Roulette [Rigger Sims] (villain, introduction); "Soup" Drews (villain)
First Line: It's a simple gamble, Batman!
Synopsis: Mr. Roulette has been gambling with his life but Batman and Robin try to stop him.
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In Content Item: FlagDC 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-8 published January 1972
as Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #238 published January 1972
as Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #5/1976 published May 1976
as Herr Rulett's dristige spill [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLäderlappen #5/1976 published May 1976
as Spelaren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
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: Poor Pud...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Includes a plug for The Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Casey the Cop; Sarge; Spike Kelly
First Line: Hello, Sarge. This is Casey. What? Sure, I got it. Pick up Spike Kelly!
Synopsis: Casey is sent to arrest Spike, which takes a bit more work than Casey anticipated.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Stone Walls and Iron Bars

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, historical, non-fiction
Character(s): John Howard
First Line: If someone were to ask you when was the...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jerry the Jitterbug
First Line: Dad, my principal sent this note home to you!
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In Issue: FlagA Date with Judy #71 published June 1959
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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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): Necco
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Gorilla Boss [George "Boss" Dyke] (villain, introduction, death); Doctor Willard (villain); Dyke's gang [Gopher; Horton]
Synopsis: Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla. The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's brain put into the gorilla. Then the Police will unknowingly kill the Batman!
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In Content Item: FlagBatman Annual #3 published January 1962
as The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper-Heroes Battle Super-Gorillas #1 published January 1976
as The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Comics Classics Library: The Batman Annuals #1 published June 2009
as The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Schwartz retained the splash to this story.
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Draw Me!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Art Instruction, Inc.
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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
Character(s): George F. Jowett (photo)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
Character(s): Red Ryder
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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