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Cover: Sheldon Moldoff & Dick Sprang & Charles Paris

Batman Annual #6

Dec 1963 · DC · 0.25 USD
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In "Murder at Mystery Castle," the sudden death of Jack Thorn during a daring initiation into the secretive Danger Club sends shockwaves through its members. When the club's president, John Carew, is murdered and others face deadly attacks, suspicion falls on Jack's grieving brother, Mack—but is he truly the killer, or is someone else manipulating events from the shadows? Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Charles Paris, this classic 1963 tale unfolds with suspense and intrigue, all wrapped in a cover by Sheldon Moldoff and Dick Sprang, inked by Charles Paris.

Contains 8 stories
Murder at Mystery Castle
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]James BarhamJohn GorleyAdam BarhamRobert CrayJay Sonders [Vince Sonderson]

In "Murder at Mystery Castle," Batman faces his most puzzling case yet when the reclusive James Barham is found dead in his towering, gothic castle. With four suspects locked inside and no clear clues, the Dark Knight must rely on sharp observation and logic to unravel the truth behind the murder.

The Gotham City Safari
8 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobinAlec JudsonBrad JonesEd YanceyWill TylerMarkham

In "The Gotham City Safari," Batman and Robin join the exclusive Safari Club, honored by millionaire Alec Judson—only to find themselves drawn into a mystery when member Ed Yancey is found dead, his death leaving a trail of clues that unexpectedly implicate fellow club member Markham.

Mystery of the Sky Museum!
8 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobinWilliam MalcolmJim MeecherFrank FrawleyJohn Goss

In "Mystery of the Sky Museum!", Batman and Robin race to the Sky Museum after a cryptic tip leads them to a hidden network of vintage flying machines—each a clue in a scheme that lets criminals vanish into the skies. With the city's safety at stake, the Dynamic Duo must unravel the mystery before the next escape takes flight.

The Mystery of the Four Batmen!
8 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobinDuke WallingCommissioner James GordonLefty LingardEgbert Smills

When a mysterious "Batman" is caught smuggling stolen goods, three impostors are quickly identified—one a baseball player, another a bat collector, and a third a clay artist who shapes bat sculptures—leaving the real culprit still hidden among them. The true identity of the fourth "Batman" remains a puzzle, with the Bat-Signal now calling for answers.

The Creature from the Green Lagoon
12 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobinCory BlaneCharles DevonTod MartinProfessor Carter

When film producer Cory Blaine’s movie shoot on Skull Island is disrupted by the legendary Locto, Batman and Robin step in to calm the chaos—though the beast’s origins and true nature remain as mysterious as the island itself.

The Map of Mystery!
8 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobinGuy HawtreeHerbert MertonRand Blanning

In "The Map of Mystery!" from Batman Annual #6 (1963), archaeologist Guy Hawtree journeys to Peru to study an ancient Incan monument, carefully concealing its location on a map he trusts no one with. With the help of the Dynamic Duo, the race is on to uncover the hidden site before a rogue member of the Explorer's Club does.

The Danger Club
9.67 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobinMack ThornJack ThornJohn CarewMildingLarson
Doom in Dinosaur Hall!
12 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobinProfessor HaleAlberto LinkeCarl DantonMario NazzaraJohn Logan

In "Doom in Dinosaur Hall!" from Batman Annual #6 (1963), the Caped Crimefighters are called to the Mechanical Museum of Natural History after the head curator, Professor Hale, is found dead. With a trail of mechanical clues leading through lifelike exhibits of prehistoric creatures, Batman and Robin must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $30
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $3,994*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 · 6 in census $1,185*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $805*
CGC 8.5 · 11 in census $551*
CGC 8.0 · 7 in census $424*
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CGC 7.5 · 7 in census $337*
CGC 7.0 · 8 in census $283*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 5 in census $211*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $166*
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $166*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $132*
CGC 4.0 · 4 in census $131*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $84*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $46*
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Full credits

artist Bob Kane
cover pencils Sheldon Moldoff
cover pencils Dick Sprang
cover inks Charles Paris

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #76 (1953), Batman #88 (1954), Batman #91 (1955), Batman #94 (1955), Detective Comics #246 (1957), Batman #111 (1957), Detective Comics #252 (1958), Detective Comics #255 (1958)

Reprinted in DC Comics Classics Library: The Batman Annuals #2 (2010)

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