BATMAN (1940-2011) #3
CGC F/VF: 7.0
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SOLD ON: Sunday, 06/08/2025 7:54 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
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3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art
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3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow/white pages
3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art
Batman #3 features vital moments in the Caped Crusader's early career, beginning with a classic cover that would be saluted in the '60s with the Batman television show. There's also a major first appearance of the Catwoman as a supervillain. Her earlier appearances had portrayed her as an anonymous Mistress of Disguise known as The Cat. Here, the mysterious thief begins wearing a red cape, plus a proper cat mask completely covering her head. Meanwhile, the DC editors can't decide between the text calling her Cat-Woman, The Cat, or The Cat Woman. You can still be sure that giant cat head comes off long enough for her to steal a kiss before once again escaping Batman's clutches.
By any name, "The Batman vs. the Cat-Woman" is a vital early story featuring one of DC's most enduring characters. The issue also boasts the bizarre (and homicide-filled) "The Ugliest Man in the World," "The Crime School for Boys," and "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master." This book is also the only showcase for the bumbling Detective McGonigle, who appears in two stories as a planned comic foil for Batman before never being seen again. Early Batman comics are notoriously difficult to procure, and this issue truly earns its valued place among collectors.
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This 7.0 copy of Batman #3 ranks fairly highly up the CGC boards, presenting an eye appeal well-above its grade. This book displays an impressive black background wash and vibrant reds and yellows. The construction is also very sound, with a nice rigid spine and few signs of wear beyond the very edges of the cover. With the next installment of Robert Pattinson’s Batman currently in production, one can expect all Bat-keys and early appearances to see an uptick in interest. A perennially popular Golden Age classic, Batman #3 is a great investment book at any time, and any grade.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Batman #3 from ComicConnect!
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ow/white pages
3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art
Batman #3 features vital moments in the Caped Crusader's early career, beginning with a classic cover that would be saluted in the '60s with the Batman television show. There's also a major first appearance of the Catwoman as a supervillain. Her earlier appearances had portrayed her as an anonymous Mistress of Disguise known as The Cat. Here, the mysterious thief begins wearing a red cape, plus a proper cat mask completely covering her head. Meanwhile, the DC editors can't decide between the text calling her Cat-Woman, The Cat, or The Cat Woman. You can still be sure that giant cat head comes off long enough for her to steal a kiss before once again escaping Batman's clutches.
By any name, "The Batman vs. the Cat-Woman" is a vital early story featuring one of DC's most enduring characters. The issue also boasts the bizarre (and homicide-filled) "The Ugliest Man in the World," "The Crime School for Boys," and "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master." This book is also the only showcase for the bumbling Detective McGonigle, who appears in two stories as a planned comic foil for Batman before never being seen again. Early Batman comics are notoriously difficult to procure, and this issue truly earns its valued place among collectors.
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This 7.0 copy of Batman #3 ranks fairly highly up the CGC boards, presenting an eye appeal well-above its grade. This book displays an impressive black background wash and vibrant reds and yellows. The construction is also very sound, with a nice rigid spine and few signs of wear beyond the very edges of the cover. With the next installment of Robert Pattinson’s Batman currently in production, one can expect all Bat-keys and early appearances to see an uptick in interest. A perennially popular Golden Age classic, Batman #3 is a great investment book at any time, and any grade.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Batman #3 from ComicConnect!
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