Batman #194 (Aug 1967, DC Comics) — FN+ 6.5
Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson Cover • Gardner Fox Story
Late Silver Age Batman at its best — a moody, kinetic cover from Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson framing a pair of classic Gardner Fox tales. This issue captures DC’s transitional tone between the camp of the mid-’60s and the darker detective stories that followed.
📚 Stories:
“The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad!” — When reformed Mark Desmond glimpses a Batman display, he relapses into his monstrous Blockbuster persona and sets out to destroy all things Bat-related.
“The Problem of the Proxy Paintings!” — The Analysts investigate a bizarre case in which fake paintings mysteriously become authentic masterpieces overnight.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
FN+ (6.5) — Clean, bright copy with strong color saturation and firm structure. Light surface and spine wear consistent with grade; no major defects.
Batman #194 (Aug 1967, DC Comics) — FN+ 6.5
Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson Cover • Gardner Fox Story
Late Silver Age Batman at its best — a moody, kinetic cover from Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson framing a pair of classic Gardner Fox tales. This issue captures DC’s transitional tone between the camp of the mid-’60s and the darker detective stories that followed.
📚 Stories:
“The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad!” — When reformed Mark Desmond glimpses a Batman display, he relapses into his monstrous Blockbuster persona and sets out to destroy all things Bat-related.
“The Problem of the Proxy Paintings!” — The Analysts investigate a bizarre case in which fake paintings mysteriously become authentic masterpieces overnight.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
FN+ (6.5) — Clean, bright copy with strong color saturation and firm structure. Light surface and spine wear consistent with grade; no major defects.
