*DC: The Bute Collection brings back fond memories for me this week with the Batman Annual #2 from 1961, one of the earliest Batman comics I must have read growing up. Batman & Robin’s ‘Thrilling Action Roles’ particularly resonate for me, be it the ‘Underseas Batman,’ ‘Jungle Batman’, ‘Lord of Batmanor’ ‘Super-Batman’ or any one of these wonderful stories reprinted from the 40s/50s. Best of all perhaps is the 1962 Batman calendar pin-up at the centre, and the Batman Family portrait on the back cover. A splendid package, and one we don’t see too often. This copy is not in the best of shape; pence-stamped, the front cover has bene reinforced with extra staples – otherwise it would be split for most of its length. The spine, other than that, is quite good, just small splits at rear top and bottom. Colour cover is very vivid; there is a handwritten biro price on the ‘N’ on ‘Batman’ in the logo. Pages are cream/tan, with one or two rough edges, but nothing brittle. Great reading value.
PICTURED: BATMAN ANNUAL #2 GD- p £40 SOLD