American Comics Update: The Midas Collection/Batmania: Batman #62 – Origin of the Catwoman (1950)
*DC: A real gem to ‘open our account’ of Golden Age Batman from the Midas Collection. The lead story in the much sought after Batman #62 is The Secret Life of the Catwoman, in which Selina Kyle saves Batman’s life and reforms; along the way we learn something of her past. Catwoman’s ambiguity has been a major feature of her role in the DCU ever since. There’s also a superb Batman in England story, where he and Robin encounter the Knight and the Squire, their English equivalents and a third story, a Millionaire Island mystery. Cover by Win Mortimer; art by Bob Kane and Dick Sprang; mostly written by Bill Finger. A decent copy with strong colour cover (an effective graduated red to orange background). Wear is minimal with some corner blunting. Miniscule chip out at centre right edge. Staples are well attached throughout, although there is a little looseness at the top staple, below which there is a tiny hole in the spine. Supple pages are towards off-white. An excellent copy with great eye appeal. High resolution images are available on request. Tune in next week for more Golden Age Batman – same Bat-Time, same Bat-Website.
PICTURED: BATMAN #62 VG- £700