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Detective Comics #120

Feb 1947 · DC · 0.10 USD
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“Fowl Play!”

In "Fowl Play!", the Penguin, newly escaped from prison, enlists the help of an unsuspecting bird enthusiast, turning the man’s prized collection of rare birds into tools for crime. With the help of his feathered accomplices, the Penguin sets a trap for Batman and Robin, leading to a high-stakes chase through Gotham’s rooftops. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane with art by Win Mortimer, this 1947 classic features cover art by Win Mortimer, capturing the absurd menace of the Penguin’s avian scheme.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Bob Kane · artist, inker Win Mortimer · cover Win Mortimer

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CGC 7 $849.99 CGC 8.5 $3900 DETECTIVE COMICS #120 (1947) **GOLDEN AGE BATMAN! PENGUIN!** Higher Grade! Nice! $1016.56
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artist Bob Kane
artist, inker Win Mortimer
cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

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The Penguin, freshly escaped from prison, teams up with an unwitting bird enthusiast and uses the man's rare birds in the commission of crimes, as well as to capture Batman and Robin.

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