Batman #57 Values

Publisher: DC, 1950

About Batman #57

Joker appearance. The centerfold of this issue is a 1950 calendar. Win Mortimer cover with a Bat-Plane appearance. Dick Sprang, Bob Kane, Lew Schwartz, and Charles Paris art.

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COVER DETAILS

Characters: Batman [Bruce Wayne]

Pencils: Win Mortimer

Inks: Win Mortimer

Letters: Ira Schnapp

Notes: Art credits confirmed by Mortimer. Lettering credit per Todd Klein: https://kleinletters.com/Blog/ira-schnapp-in-batman-part-1/

STORY DETAILS

(9 Stories)

Title: The Trial of Bruce Wayne!

Characters: Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Ed Kolum (villain, introduction); William "Hippo" Grimes (villain, introduction); unnamed prosecuting attorney; Peggy Carlin (photographer); Eddie Hagen (bouncer); Officer Clancy; unnamed woman; unnamed salesman; unnamed restaurant owner; unnamed gang members; unnamed jury foreman

Synopsis: Bruce Wayne's moral character is questioned when he is framed for acts he did not commit and stands trial to determine if he is a fit guardian for Dick Grayson.

Pages: 12.000

Script: Bill Finger

Pencils: Dick Sprang

Inks: Charles Paris

Letters: Joe Letterese ?

Notes: Penciler credit verified by Sprang and inker credit verified by Paris.

Title: The Walking Mummy!

Characters: Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Andrews (villain, introduction); Kiron (villain, introduction, flashback); Professor Brink; unnamed gem shop owners; Punchy Pete

Synopsis: An ancient mummy comes to life and goes on a crime spree in Gotham.

Pages: 12.000

Script: Bill Finger

Pencils: Dick Sprang

Inks: Charles Paris

Letters: Ira Schnapp

Notes: Story possibly inspired by "The Mummy" movie series. The Batplane is wrecked in this story, Batman comments that they have an improved model in the Batcave that is almost completed. Penciler credit verified by Sprang, inker credit verified by Paris, and letterer credit by Martin O'Hearn and Joe Desris.

Title: The Funny Man Crimes!

Characters: Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; The Joker (villain); Milton Berle (voice on radio); Toscello (comedian based on Lou Costello); Babbitt (comedian based on Bud Abbott); unnamed prison inmates; Sweeney (prison guard); unnamed prison guard; unnamed warden; Bob Mope (comedian based on Bob Hope); Teddy Banter (television host); Harley Hapless (comedian based on Charlie Chaplin); unnamed comic club host; unnamed clown; Willie; unnamed hopeful actress; George; unnamed woman; Jack Benny (voice on radio)

Synopsis: The Joker escapes from prison intent on proving that he is the world's greatest comedian.

Pages: 12.000

Script: Bill Finger

Pencils: Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures); Lew Sayre Schwartz

Inks: Charles Paris

Letters: Ira Schnapp

Notes: Penciler credits verified by Schwartz, inker credit verified by Paris, and letterer credit by Martin O'Hearn and Joe Desris.

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CGC Census Report*

Grade	NG	PG	CVR	0.5	1.0	1.5	1.8	2.0	2.5	3.0	3.5	4.0	4.5	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.5	8.0	8.5	9.0	9.2	9.4	9.6	9.8	9.9	10.0	Total
Universal	0	0	0	0	1	3	4	5	3	6	10	14	1	11	8	12	6	4	5	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	97
Qualified	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Signature Series	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CGCxJSA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Restored	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	2	0	4	1	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16
Total	0	0	0	1	1	4	5	6	5	6	14	15	1	12	11	12	6	4	5	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	113

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