*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 pence stamped copy has sadly seen better days, mainly due to water damage and staining across the bottom of the entire comic, which is unattractive, leaving white marks on the cover and dark stains within, although mostly in the bottom margins. Other defects comprise a tiny spine split at bottom, some colour-breaking creasing across the right bottom cover edge and a small scuff mark on the Comics Code box where a label has been removed. Central cover image and colour are quite good.
PICTURED: BATMAN #189 FA+ p £65 SOLD