The Batman (Columbia, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter Seven: "The Phoney Doctor." Columbia's 15-episode serial showcas...

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The Batman (Columbia, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter Seven: "The Phoney Doctor." Columbia's 15-episode serial showcased the first screen appearance of DC Comics' Caped Crusader. Here Batman and Robin battle Dr. Daka, a Japanese mastermind of a wartime espionage/sabotage group. Posters from this early Batman serial are very rare. This poster has fold wear, with a hole in the bottom cross fold. There is paper loss on the back behind the chapter title, small tears on the bottom border, one border chip on the center left and two on the right border. There is a small hole in the chapter photo and another in Batman's cowl. All has been professionally restored, with air brushing on the center fold. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.

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