Object Details
maker
D. C. Comics, Inc.
Description
Batman issue No. 12 was published by DC Comics in August and September 1942 and sold for 10 cents. The yellow cover shows Batman and Robin in a Jeep, with a speech bubble from Batman saying "War savings bonds and stamps keep 'em rolling!"
This anniversary issue features the stories: "Brothers in Crime," "The Wizard of Words," "The Thrill to Conquer," and "Around the Clock with Batman."
Batman made his comic debut in Detective Comics No. 27 in 1939 before receiving his own self-titled line of comic books in 1942.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
a gift from Olivia V. Crisson and Phillip M.S. Crisson- in honor of Peter Bozzer
date made
1942
ID Number
2013.0086.012
catalog number
2013.0086.012
accession number
2013.0086
Object Name
comic book
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in; 19.05 cm x 26.67 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
War Bonds
depicted
Batman
Subject
Comics
World War II
related event
World War II
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1446360