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Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Detective Comics #253

Mar 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD
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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.

Contains 5 stories
The Fox, the Shark, and the Vulture
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonThe Terrible Trio [The FoxThe SharkThe Vulture] (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Fox, the Shark, and the Vulture," a trio of cunning criminals—each with a distinct animal motif—launch a daring spree, stealing priceless artifacts from a global exhibition. Batman, ever the master of deduction, follows the trail of clues to uncover their hidden base and outwit the oddball gang before they can vanish with their next prize.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Casey the Cop
The Fossil Man
6 pp · Detective-Mystery
Roy RaymondKaren (supporting)Acilio Scipio (flashback)Thor Dakar (intro, villain)
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Warden WillisHoganSmathers
The Super Reporter!
6 pp · Superhero
Martian Manhunter [John JonesJ'onn J'onzz]Harry Moran (intro, villain)Jim Wade

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Raw (VG) $29
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $1,536
CGC 8.0 · 4 in census $1,173
CGC 7.5 · 4 in census $919*
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $770*
CGC 6.5 · 7 in census $646
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $505
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CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $466
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $462
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $364*
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $364
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $293*
CGC 3.0 · 5 in census $228*
CGC 2.5 · 4 in census $173
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $153
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $94*
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Full credits

writer Dave Wood
cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

Reprints

↩ Reprints Detective Comics #178 (1951)

Reprinted in All Favourites, The 100-Page Comic #7 (1958), The Hundred Comic Monthly #22 (1958), Big Boy #24 (1958), Mammoth Annual #1 (1959), Batman #176 (1965), Big Boss #12 (1973), Big Boss #13 (1973), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007)

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