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Batman #245

Oct 1972 · DC · 0.20 USD
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In "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!", Batman is drawn into a high-stakes mystery when Luke Graham is accused of stealing $50,000 sent anonymously to the Hudson University Library. With the city buzzing and the truth buried in shadows, Batman and Robin race to uncover the real culprit—while a chilling question lingers: who murdered Bruce Wayne? Written by Elliot Maggin and illustrated by Irv Novick, with inks by Dick Giordano and letters by Milt Snapinn, the issue’s cover by Neal Adams captures the tension in bold, dramatic strokes.

Contains 2 stories
The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!
14.5 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]James GordonJeffers HarveyOsgood PeabodyBilker

In "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!", Batman finds himself caught between justice and political intrigue when two powerful figures clash, each accusing the other of orchestrating Bruce Wayne’s death. With the city’s future hanging in the balance, the Dark Knight must decide whether to uncover the truth or let events unfold—knowing that either choice could reshape Gotham’s fate.

Who Stole the Gift from Nowhere!
9 pp · Superhero
Robin [Dick Grayson]Diane LewisLuke GrahamSamEditor Starly EvansMr. Gerson

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Raw (Fine) $37
CGC 9.8 · 3 in census $1,969*
CGC 9.6 · 9 in census $534
CGC 9.4 · 31 in census $350
CGC 9.2 · 30 in census $251
CGC 9.0 · 34 in census $200
CGC 8.5 · 43 in census $200
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CGC 8.0 · 26 in census $89
CGC 7.5 · 21 in census $89
CGC 7.0 · 16 in census $70
CGC 6.5 · 14 in census $70
CGC 6.0 · 11 in census $70*
CGC 5.5 · 9 in census $70*
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $70*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $64*
CGC 4.0 · 4 in census $61*
CGC 3.5 · 4 in census $50*
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $45*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

writer Elliot Maggin
artist Irv Novick
inker Dick Giordano
letterer Milt Snapinn
cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman Classics #37 (1973), Batman Classics #40 (1973), Superman #2/1973 (1973), Batman #13 (1973), Batman #43 (1973), Lynvingen #4/1973 (1973), Batman #690 (1973), Superman et Batman et Robin #64 (1974), Batman Bimestriel #7 (1976), Green Lantern / Green Arrow #4 (1984), Superamigos #2 (1985), The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #4 (1988), Batman #21 (1989), Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams #3 (2006), Batman: Demoniske møter [Alle Tiders Superhelter] #[nn] (2006), Showcase Presents: Robin the Boy Wonder #1 (2008), Batman Collection: Neal Adams #4 (2010), Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams #3 (2013), Batman by Neal Adams Omnibus #[nn] (2016), DC Comics - The Legend of Batman #44 (2019), Batman by Neal Adams #3 (2020), Robin: The Bronze Age Omnibus #[nn] (2020)

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