Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Batman #130

Mar 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Batman's Deadly Birthday”

In "Batman's Deadly Birthday," a mysterious new villain armed with ancient weapons strikes Gotham, setting the Caped Crusader on a trail that leads back to a disgruntled studio technician who vanished from the hospital after a fall on a film set. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, this 1960 classic blends studio intrigue with Gotham’s shadows, with the cover by Moldoff capturing the eerie tone of the mystery.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Sheldon Moldoff · inker Charles Paris · letterer Stan Starkman · cover Sheldon Moldoff

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Cast · 6 characters

Ace the Bat-Hound Batman Commissioner James Gordon Dick Grayson Lex Luthor Warden Willis

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writer Bill Finger

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Charles Paris

letterer Stan Starkman

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

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Graham is Paragon Pictures' technical director and designer of many historical weapons. While arguing with studio accountant Bailey over his need for more money, he takes a fall from a set piece, and is rushed to the hospital. Some time later, he vanishes from the hospital. One week later a new costumed villain hits Gotham, one armed with ancient weapons.

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