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Cover: Sheldon Moldoff & Charles Paris

Batman #156

Jun 1963 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Secret of the Ant-Man," Batman faces a chilling psychological test simulating the isolation of space, where he witnesses Robin's apparent death—leaving him shaken and questioning his ability to continue. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris and lettering by Stan Starkman, this 1963 issue explores the emotional toll of heroism in a moment of profound personal crisis. The cover by Sheldon Moldoff and Charles Paris captures the tension of Batman’s inner turmoil.

Contains 4 stories
The Secret of the Ant-Man
7.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Edie (Dick's date for a dance)Bat-Hound [Ace]H. H. Hobbs (school benefactor)Mr. Stine (school Biology teacher)Professor Hanson (scientist)Ant-Man [Jumbo Carson] (villain)Al Welles (villain, mob leader)Brady Brothers (villains)

When Batman vanishes on a secret government mission, a tiny but determined hero named Ant-Man steps in to protect Gotham—leaving Robin to wonder if the Dark Knight is just wearing a smaller suit.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Robin Dies at Dawn, Chapter 1
8.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthAce the Bat-HoundCommissioner James Gordonunnamed Army doctorGorilla Gang [PeteLukeone unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)
Robin Dies at Dawn, Chapter 2
7.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthAce the Bat-HoundCommissioner James Gordonunnamed Army doctorGorilla Gang [PeteLukeone unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $91
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $5,218*
CGC 9.4 · 4 in census $3,328
CGC 9.2 · 11 in census $1,965
CGC 9.0 · 14 in census $1,216
CGC 8.5 · 16 in census $606
CGC 8.0 · 22 in census $463
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CGC 7.5 · 30 in census $331
CGC 7.0 · 37 in census $312
CGC 6.5 · 22 in census $249
CGC 6.0 · 38 in census $249
CGC 5.5 · 28 in census $168
CGC 5.0 · 24 in census $168*
CGC 4.5 · 33 in census $146
CGC 4.0 · 25 in census $146
CGC 3.5 · 19 in census $142
CGC 3.0 · 14 in census $109*
CGC 2.5 · 14 in census $96*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $75*
CGC 1.5 · 2 in census $60*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $49*
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $45*
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NM $3.99 VF/NM $4.99 VF/NM $5.99 FN $94.53 VG $97.98 VG $109 VG $121.89 VG $159.99
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Full credits

letterer Stan Starkman
cover pencils Sheldon Moldoff
cover inks Charles Paris

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman #185 (1966), Lynvingen #11/1967 (1967), Batman - Lepakkomies #2/1968 (1968), The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1988), The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1989), The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told #[1] (1989), The Batman Gallery #1 (1992), Batman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2005), Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #1 (2005), Klassiker der Comic-Literatur #7 (2005), Batman - Die besten Storys aller Zeiten #1 (2009), Batman: The Black Casebook #[nn] (2009), Grant Morrison présente Batman #4 (2013), Robin, The Boy Wonder: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] (2015)

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