DC Comics · Batman #155 · May 1963 · $0.12 · 32 pages
Grade: VG- 3.5
Edited by Julius Schwartz. Indicia publisher: National Periodical Publications.
Cover by Sheldon Moldoff.
“Return of the Penguin” brings back Oswald Cobblepot for his first Silver Age appearance, written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff with Charles Paris inks. The Penguin emerges from prison with an elaborate scheme involving trained birds and umbrella gadgets, forcing Batman and Robin into a battle of wits across Gotham's rooftops and underworld.
“Batman's Psychic Twin” rounds out the issue with Vicki Vale making an appearance as Batman encounters a mysterious figure who seems to predict his every move. Finger's script plays with themes of identity and precognition while Moldoff and Paris deliver the distinctive Silver Age Batman house style.
The Penguin's return marks a crucial transition from the Golden Age rogues gallery into the Silver Age, establishing the character's modern criminal persona that would define him for decades to come.
Condition VG- 3.5 — A classic reader. Some handling wear and stress, but the colors still pop and the structure is solid.. Noting: Moderate spine stress lines visible along left edge, General cover creasing throughout, Light staining visible on cover, Small pieces missing from cover edges.
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DC Comics · Batman #155 · May 1963 · $0.12 · 32 pages
Grade: VG- 3.5
Edited by Julius Schwartz. Indicia publisher: National Periodical Publications.
Cover by Sheldon Moldoff.
“Return of the Penguin” brings back Oswald Cobblepot for his first Silver Age appearance, written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff with Charles Paris inks. The Penguin emerges from prison with an elaborate scheme involving trained birds and umbrella gadgets, forcing Batman and Robin into a battle of wits across Gotham's rooftops and underworld.
“Batman's Psychic Twin” rounds out the issue with Vicki Vale making an appearance as Batman encounters a mysterious figure who seems to predict his every move. Finger's script plays with themes of identity and precognition while Moldoff and Paris deliver the distinctive Silver Age Batman house style.
The Penguin's return marks a crucial transition from the Golden Age rogues gallery into the Silver Age, establishing the character's modern criminal persona that would define him for decades to come.
Condition VG- 3.5 — A classic reader. Some handling wear and stress, but the colors still pop and the structure is solid.. Noting: Moderate spine stress lines visible along left edge, General cover creasing throughout, Light staining visible on cover, Small pieces missing from cover edges.
We use what the scientists are calling artificial intelligence to research and write our descriptions — it gives us more time to add books to our website and provide you with a wider array of inventory. We think Klaatu would approve. Details are verified but the robot does slip up. We're not infallible. Every book is graded by a human collector who has actually held it. If anything ever looks off, reach on out at robopictocomics@gmail.com.
