Batman 1940 #171 - CGC 4.5 - $445.00

First silver age Riddler. CGC Grader Notes: Detatched centerfold; Staple removed bottom staple; Writing top of back cover; Moderate creasing to cover.

The Riddler is released from prison and informs the Dynamic Duo that he has turned from crime, and, as proof, leads them to the hideout of the Molehill Mob. But when the former felon begins deluging them with riddles, the Caped Crusaders aren't sure he really has reformed.

On-sale date from ad in 80 Page Giant Magazine #9 and copyright registration.

• Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler! - Inker credit from Nick Caputo; we originally credited Joe Giella.
• What's Wrong with These Pictures! - Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. Inside front cover.
• Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler! - Credits for script and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Records show that Bob Kane was paid for the pencils, but scholars agree that pencils were actually by Moldoff. Story across 25 pages in three parts of 7.67, 7.67, and 8.67 pages. This story references both the first story in Detective Comics #140 and the first story in Detective Comics #142.
• Super Fun - On the page between page 6 and page 7 of the main story sequence.
• - At the bottom of page 8 of the main story sequence.
• - On the page immediately following page 8 of the main story sequence.
• Bob Breaks the Barrier! - On the page immediately following page 8 of the main story sequence.
• - Letters from Robert Butts, John Pierce, 25 Members of Humboldt State College, and Phil Jubinville. On the page immediately preceding page 9 of the main story sequence.
• - On the page between page 13 and page 14 of the main story sequence.
• - At the bottom of page 16 of the main story sequence.
• - On the page between page 18 and page 19 of the main story sequence.
• - On the page between page 20 and page 21 of the main story sequence.
• - On the page between page 20 and page 21 of the main story sequence.
• - Inside back cover.
• - Back cover.