Item Specifics

Series Title: Batman

Issue Number: 176

Publisher: DC Comics

Publication Year: 1965

Publication Month: December

Era: Silver Age

Format: Single Issue

Tradition: US Comics

Genre: Superheroes, Action, Adventure

Language: English

Vintage: Yes

Character: Batman, Robin, Joker, Catwoman, Penguin, Mr. Zero / Mr. Freeze, Calendar Man, Terrible Trio

Features: 80 Page Giant, Silver Age, Reprint Issue, Giant-Size Issue

Universe: DC Universe

Grade: Ungraded

Condition Estimate: Low Grade / Reader Copy, approx. FR/GD to GD- range, 1.5–1.8 visual estimate

Certification: Uncertified

Country of Origin: United States

Description

Vintage Batman #176, published by DC Comics in 1965. This is the classic 80 Page Giant G-17 issue titled “Batman and Robin’s Most Fantastic Foes!” featuring a packed Silver Age villain lineup including Joker, Catwoman, Penguin, Mr. Zero / Mr. Freeze, Calendar Man, and the Terrible Trio.

This giant-size issue includes several classic

Batman villain reprints, including:

“The Joker’s Utility Belt”

“The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero”

“The Challenge of the Calendar Man”

“The Parasols of Plunder”

“The Fox, the Shark, and the Vulture”

Catwoman newspaper-strip story material

“The Caveman at Large”

Great affordable Silver Age Batman reader/display copy with major rogue’s gallery appeal and strong collector interest due to the Mr. Zero / Mr. Freeze, Calendar Man, Joker, Penguin, and Catwoman content.

Condition: Ungraded low-grade reader copy. Approximate non-professional visual estimate is FR/GD to GD- range, around 1.5–1.8. Visible wear includes heavy spine wear, cover creasing, edge and corner wear, color rub, age toning/discoloration, small tears, chipping, and general handling/storage wear consistent with a well-read 1965 comic. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.

Exact item shown in photos. Sold as pictured. I am not a professional grader, and condition opinions can vary, so please review all photos and ask any questions before purchasing.

Ships bagged and boarded with a BCW acid-free board, packed securely in a Gemini-style rigid mailer with extra bubble wrap. Seller is not responsible for carrier mishandling after shipment.