Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Detective Comics #253

Mar 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Fox, the Shark, and the Vulture”

In "The Fox, the Shark, and the Vulture," Batman faces off against a bizarre trio of criminals who steal priceless artifacts from a global exhibition. With sharp deduction and his trademark ingenuity, the Dark Knight traces their movements to uncover their hidden base—before they strike again. Written by Dave Wood and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris, this 1958 classic features a cover by Moldoff that captures the mystery and menace of the case.

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writer Dave Wood · artist Sheldon Moldoff · inker Charles Paris · cover Sheldon Moldoff

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writer Dave Wood

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Charles Paris

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

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A weird trio hijacks artifacts from a world tour of historical artifacts exhibit. A sharp witted Batman figures out the trio's lair and overcomes them.

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