*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 ‘Big Four’ Batman villains -enigmatic and compelling. This copy of Batman #189 does have a UK distribution pence stamp, but is otherwise virtually immaculate, an easy VF with bright cover colours, off-white flexible interiors and tight staples; VF p £275. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD