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Cover: Win Mortimer & Charles Paris

Batman #54

Aug 1949 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Treasure Hunter!", a vacationing Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson find themselves lost in the Florida Everglades, leading them to the secluded castle of Paul Delion—home to hidden riches and a golden door with no keyhole that Delion is determined to keep them from exploring. Penciled by Bob Kane and Lew Sayre Schwartz, with inks by Charles Paris and lettering by Ira Schnapp, this 1949 adventure blends mystery and suspense in classic Batman style. The cover, by Win Mortimer with inks by Charles Paris, captures the enigmatic allure of the castle’s secrets.

Contains 6 stories
The Treasure Hunter!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Mister JenningsThe Treasure Hunter [Charles] (villain, introduction)C. C. WeedeMister PetersJim Gade

In "The Treasure Hunter!", Batman and Robin pursue a cunning thief preying on rare collectibles—only to discover the culprit is a fellow member of the exclusive club to which Bruce Wayne belongs. As the mystery deepens, the Dark Detective must navigate the hidden world of elite collectors, where every artifact holds more than just value.

Untitled Non-Fiction story
0.5 pp · Non-Fiction
The Door Without a Key!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Paul DelionJohn Delion (possibly Juan Ponce de Leon, introduction)Ugo (butler, death)Delion's family (flashback)Dan Morgan (villain, introduction)

In the sweltering Florida Everglades, Bruce and Dick find themselves lost on vacation—until they stumble upon the isolated castle of Paul Delion. Inside, amid glittering treasures, a golden door with no keyhole stands as the most enigmatic mystery, one Delion is determined to keep them from uncovering.

Man of Daring
1 pp · Biography
Gar Wood
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Teen
Varsity Vic
The Amazing Masquerade!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]George C. Hudson (introduction, death)John Foster (villain, introduction)Fellows (butler, introduction)Martha (introduction)the Human Spider Mob (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Amazing Masquerade!", Bruce Wayne grows suspicious when the reclusive architect George C. Hudson seems to have vanished—only to reappear with a new demeanor and an odd connection to a series of high-profile robberies. As the Dark Knight digs into Hudson’s past, he uncovers a chilling truth: the man everyone knows might not be who he claims to be.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $139
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $3,985*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 6 in census $1,239*
CGC 8.0 · 8 in census $972*
CGC 7.5 · 6 in census $822
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CGC 7.0 · 7 in census $648*
CGC 6.5 · 11 in census $553
CGC 6.0 · 12 in census $455
CGC 5.5 · 7 in census $395*
CGC 5.0 · 10 in census $380
CGC 4.5 · 12 in census $321
CGC 4.0 · 15 in census $292
CGC 3.5 · 10 in census $279
CGC 3.0 · 6 in census $208
CGC 2.5 · 4 in census $165
CGC 2.0 · 6 in census $152*
CGC 1.5 · 2 in census $127
CGC 1.0 · 4 in census $127
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $92
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Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available
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Full credits

artist Bob Kane
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils Win Mortimer
cover inks Charles Paris

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman #54 (1949), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6 (2019), Stålmannen #25/1950

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