Batman 1940 #301 - back issue - $10.00

Batman stands over the Millbrooks with a smoking gun in his hand.

Perry Travers dies during a botched robbery and his autopsy reveals his membership as a Wirehead in the mob of The Overlord. Batman takes to a disguise as Akeldama to smoke out The Overlord and a mole in the police department, and arrives just as Luke Brant kills The Overlord.

Superman spots a falling elevator, rescues the trapped occupants, serves them Hostess Cup Cakes to calm them, and interviews them for TV as Clark Kent.

Publisher discusses a new upcoming DC newspaper comic strip based on the Justice League of America, titled "The World's Greatest Superheroes." It will be written by Marty Pasko, pencilled by George Tuska, and inked by Vince Colleta.

Bobby rides his bike carelessly and is nearly hit by a driver. He gets a Super Siren for his bike so he can warn drivers of his approach.

On-sale date from Comic Reader #155.

• The Only Man Batman Ever Killed! - Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
• The Toughest Pitcher I Ever Faced. - Ad for batting practice equipment from Fonas Corporation. On inside front cover.
• Wow! Free Bikes, Burgers & Candy Bars - Ad for Sugar Daddy, Sugar Mama, and Sugar Babies candies and a sweepstakes. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
• You Can Be a Major League Coach! - Ad for game from Donald J. Smith and D.D.F. Games. On top half of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
• Get Rich and Famous. - Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods. On bottom half of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
• The Big Fall - Ad for Hostess Cup Cakes from ITT Continental Baking Company. On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
• Batman's Strangest Cases! - House ad for Limited Collectors' Edition #C-59, on sale this month. On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
• Satisfy Your Meat Tooth. - Ad for meat snacks. On top of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
• Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke! - Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
• The DC Explosion! - House ad for DC Comics changes beginning June 1st. On second page between pages 10-11 of story. Letters credit from http://kleinletters.com/.
• Make Extra Cash No Real "Selling" - Ad for sales people for metal social security cards and other metal plates. On top half of third page between pages 10-11 of story.
• - Ad for toys and novelties. On bottom half of third page between pages 10-11 of story.
• The Sound and the Fury - House ad for Sgt. Rock and Our Fighting Forces, with covers shown. On top of fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
• Now You Can Read All About it in DC's New Monthly Newspaper - House ad for new Direct Currents newsletter. On bottom of fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
• Giant Wall-Sized Posters in Full Color! - Ad for posters. On first page between pages 12-13 of story.
• Write Right Now! - Ads in classified format for body building, comics, guitar lessons, coins, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On top of second page between pages 12-13 of story.
• Strong Arms Make All the Difference! - Ad for body building equipment. On bottom of second page between pages 12-13 of story.
• Write Right Now! - Various ads in classified format for high school rings, comics, body building, x-ray spex, novelties, coins, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On first page between pages 16-17 of story.
• - House ad for DC Comics Presents #1, with cover shown, on sale now. Also shows covers of one previous issue each of World's Finest Comics and The Brave and the Bold. On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
• - Letters of comment from Mike White, Stephen Siegforth, and Richard Adam Benson.
• Outstripping Ourselves - Includes letters from: Don Michel, Editor of the Chicago Tribune - New York News Syndicate; anonymous Chicago Tribune salesman.
• Free Booklet - Ad for body building course.
• Kids! DC Superheroes Collectors Everywhere! - Ad for comic paperbacks and activity books based on DC superheroes. There are six of each type of book, for 12 total. On inside back cover.
• - Ad in comic strip format for bicycle siren from Empire. Copyright by Carolina Enterprises, Inc. On back cover.