DC Comics · Batman #189 · February 1967 · $0.12 · 32 pages · Bi-Monthly
Grade: F+ 6.5
Edited by Julius Schwartz. Indicia publisher: National Periodical Publications.
Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella.
“Fright of the Scarecrow!” written by Gardner Fox with art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella — the first Silver Age appearance of the Scarecrow sees Jonathan Crane, psychology professor turned fear-obsessed criminal, terrorizing Gotham with elaborate scare tactics designed to paralyze his victims with phobias. Batman and Robin must overcome their own psychological vulnerabilities to stop the burlap-masked villain who weaponizes terror itself.
The definitive reintroduction of the Scarecrow concept for the Julius Schwartz era — this modernized version of Jonathan Crane became the template for every subsequent appearance, making this the true origin point of one of Batman's most psychologically complex adversaries.
Condition F+ 6.5 — A real beauty. Only the most minor flaws prevent this from hitting the VF tier. Exceptional eye appeal.. Noting: Light spine stress lines visible along spine, Multiple color-breaking creases bottom right front cover, Tear with crease right center front cover breaks color, Light staining visible on cover, CGC Cert #, Title, Batman, Issue Date, /67, Issue Year, Publisher, DC Comics, Grade Date, Page Quality, OFF-WHITE TO WHITE, Label Category, Universal, Art Comments, Gardner Fox story, Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella art, Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella cover, Key Comments, St Silver Age appearance of, The Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane)., Grader Notes, Light spine stress lines to cover, Multiple crease right bottom of front cover breaks color, Tear with crease right center of front cover breaks color, Light staining to cover.
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DC Comics · Batman #189 · February 1967 · $0.12 · 32 pages · Bi-Monthly
Grade: F+ 6.5
Edited by Julius Schwartz. Indicia publisher: National Periodical Publications.
Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella.
“Fright of the Scarecrow!” written by Gardner Fox with art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella — the first Silver Age appearance of the Scarecrow sees Jonathan Crane, psychology professor turned fear-obsessed criminal, terrorizing Gotham with elaborate scare tactics designed to paralyze his victims with phobias. Batman and Robin must overcome their own psychological vulnerabilities to stop the burlap-masked villain who weaponizes terror itself.
The definitive reintroduction of the Scarecrow concept for the Julius Schwartz era — this modernized version of Jonathan Crane became the template for every subsequent appearance, making this the true origin point of one of Batman's most psychologically complex adversaries.
Condition F+ 6.5 — A real beauty. Only the most minor flaws prevent this from hitting the VF tier. Exceptional eye appeal.. Noting: Light spine stress lines visible along spine, Multiple color-breaking creases bottom right front cover, Tear with crease right center front cover breaks color, Light staining visible on cover, CGC Cert #, Title, Batman, Issue Date, /67, Issue Year, Publisher, DC Comics, Grade Date, Page Quality, OFF-WHITE TO WHITE, Label Category, Universal, Art Comments, Gardner Fox story, Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella art, Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella cover, Key Comments, St Silver Age appearance of, The Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane)., Grader Notes, Light spine stress lines to cover, Multiple crease right bottom of front cover breaks color, Tear with crease right center of front cover breaks color, Light staining to cover.
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.
