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Issue: Batman #57
Publication Date: February 1950
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Issues: #57 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: 12/07/1949
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 19 (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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Title Page
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Assets2
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Statement of Ownership
 
 
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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In Content Item: FlagBatman from the 30s to the 70s #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1971
as Batman No. 57 Feb-Mar 1950 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Art credits confirmed by Mortimer. Lettering credit per Todd Klein: https://kleinletters.com/Blog/ira-schnapp-in-batman-part-1/
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National Comics Takes "Top Place As the Choice of Parents and Children."

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Trial of Bruce Wayne!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Ed Kolum (villain, introduction); William "Hippo" Grimes (villain, introduction); unnamed prosecuting attorney; Peggy Carlin (photographer); Eddie Hagen (bouncer); Officer Clancy; unnamed woman; unnamed salesman; unnamed restaurant owner; unnamed gang members; unnamed jury foreman
First Line: It is the purpose of this court to...
Synopsis: Bruce Wayne's moral character is questioned when he is framed for acts he did not commit and stands trial to determine if he is a fit guardian for Dick Grayson.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Penciler credit verified by Sprang and inker credit verified by Paris.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bazooka
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Pages: 1
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Look Who's Here!

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Adventures of Bob Hope
Character(s): Bob Hope
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Pages: 0.67
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Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.33
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The Walking Mummy!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Andrews (villain, introduction); Kiron (villain, introduction, flashback); Professor Brink; unnamed gem shop owners; Punchy Pete
Synopsis: An ancient mummy comes to life and goes on a crime spree in Gotham.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Story possibly inspired by "The Mummy" movie series.

Penciler credit verified by Sprang. Inker credit verified by Paris.
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1950 Batman and Robin Calendar

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Joker; Penguin
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: centerspread between page 9 and page 10 of the previous story sequence
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Bear Trapped!

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Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Ray-o-Vac
Character(s): Mac; Ray
First Line: It was a wonderful day for a hike until...
Synopsis: Two hikers encounter a bear during their outing.
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Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Peg
First Line: Isn't he terrific, Peg?
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Pages: 1
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The Bet That Made History

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, non-fiction
Character(s): Leland Stanford; Frederick MacCrellish; Eadweard Muybridge
First Line: Not many events that begin as the result of a bet...
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Pages: 2
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Casey the Cop
First Line: Hmm-- My wife put this string on my finger to remind me...
Synopsis: Casey has difficulty remembering why his wife had him place a string around his finger.
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Pages: 0.75
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Nestlé's Crunch
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Pages: 0.25
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Daffy & Doodle
Character(s): Daffy; Doodle
First Line: Here, Daffy -- The postman left a letter for you!
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Pages: 1
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The Funny Man Crimes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; The Joker (villain); Milton Berle (voice on radio); Toscello (comedian based on Lou Costello); Babbitt (comedian based on Bud Abbott); unnamed prison inmates; Sweeney (prison guard); unnamed prison guard; unnamed warden; Bob Mope (comedian based on Bob Hope); Teddy Banter (television host); Harley Hapless (comedian based on Charlie Chaplin); unnamed comic club host; unnamed clown; Willie; unnamed hopeful actress; George; unnamed woman; Jack Benny (voice on radio)
Synopsis: The Joker escapes from prison intent on proving that he is the world's greatest comedian.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Penciler credit verified by Schwartz. Inker credit verified by Paris.
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Batman and Robin Stand Up for Sportsmanship!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, opinion, superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Dan; Hank
First Line: Ever on the alert for signs of crime, Batman and...
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Rubber-for-Molds, Inc.
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Pages: 1
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Here's Good News for Batman and Robin Fans!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Detective Comics; World's Finest Comics
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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 B-B Guns
Character(s): Red Ryder
First Line: Own this saddle gun, partner!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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