Famous First Edition 1974 #F-6 F-5 - back issue - $13.00

Famous First Edition 1974 #F-6 F-5 - back issue - $13.00

ITEM DETAILS

Approximate grade : back issue
Series code : BI7765
Stock type : Back Issue
Title : Famous First Edition 1974
CSAS7765I68940B59481

The indicia incorrectly lists this issue as Vol. 1, #F-6, with a date of Feb.-Mar., 1975. The cover has the correct number of F-5 and reflects the correct date of December 1974-January 1975 (as confirmed by Comic Reader #110). On-sale date from Comic Reader #110.

  • - The inks credit was verified by Robinson.
  • - Inside front cover. Memorializes Bill Finger.
  • - This is an inner cover printed on glossy paper (the rest of the book is newsprint). The inks credit was verified by Robinson.
  • Boys! G-Man Outfit - Reprint of the original inside front cover.
  • The Legend of the Batman - Who He Is and How He Came to Be! - The background inks and letters credits were verified by Moldoff.
  • The Joker - There is an earlier chronological appearance (and origin) of the Joker in Detective Comics #168. Robinson verified with Gary Watson in July 2009 that he did some penciling (including the Joker's card on the splash page specifically), in addition to the background inks and lettering he already confirmed.
  • - All Gustavson credits verified and courtesy of Terry Gustafson, Paul Gustavson's son.
  • The Giants of Hugo Strange - Oddity: Machine guns are mounted on the Batplane, which are used to kill. The background inks and letters credits were verified by Robinson.
  • The Cat - The Cat was later renamed Cat-Woman or Catwoman. The background inks and letters credits were verified by Robinson.
  • The Joker Returns - As recounted in various sources, the Joker was supposed to die of his stab wound at the end of the story, but the editors decided this villain was too good to kill off, so the last panels were re-drawn to show him surviving. The last panel of the story, titled "Golden Rules for Robin's Regulars", introduces readers to "Robin's Code" of conduct. The background inks and letters credits were verified by Robinson.
  • Charlie Barnet Uses Home Recordo! - Reprinted from the original inside back cover.
  • - Reprinted from the original back cover.
  • The Line of DC Super-Stars - Inside back cover.
  • - Back cover. The figure of Batman from the cover, over a bat symbol.

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