The Batman (Columbia, 1943). One Sheet (27.5" X 40.75"). Chapter 14 -- "The Executioner Strikes.". ...

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The Batman (Columbia, 1943). One Sheet (27.5" X 40.75"). Chapter 14 -- "The Executioner Strikes."
Columbia's 15-episode serial was the first screen appearance of DC Comics' Caped Crusader. Here Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder, battle Dr. Daka, a Japanese mastermind of a wartime espionage/sabotage group. Daka has an arsenal of weapons including a radium-powered death ray, a classic alligator pit to dispose of enemies, and the ability to turn men into electronic zombies. The borders have been airbrushed and touchup applied to folds, and chips and tears in the faces in the bottom left, chapter box and image area (Batman's leg, face, cape, arm). Restoration has improved the overall appearance of the piece, and posters from this early Batman serial are highly prized. Very Good+ on Linen.

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