*DC: One of the least explored of Batman’s classic villains is the sinister Scarecrow, who appeared but once in the 1940s, then stayed in limbo until resurrected for Batman #189 in 1967. Psychology professor Johnathan Crane used the mechanics of fear in his crime sprees, and despite numerous appearances since his revival, remains – certainly by comparison with the much-loved but over-used ‘Big Four’ Batman villains – enigmatic and compelling. This is a low grade copy of this key issue, pence-stamped with a label removal scuff over the stamp. Cover off lower staple; centrefold loose at upper staple. Quite a bit of edge wear with colour-breaking creases, particularly along the right edge. Striking cover image and nice white to off-white pages.
PICTURED: BATMAN #189 FA/GD p £100 SOLD