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3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art


Batman #3 features vital moments in the Caped Crusader's early career, beginning with a classic cover that would be saluted in the '60s with the Batman television show. There's also a major first appearance of the Catwoman as a supervillain. Her earlier appearances had portrayed her as an anonymous Mistress of Disguise known as The Cat. Here, the mysterious thief begins wearing a red cape, plus a proper cat mask completely covering her head. Meanwhile, the DC editors can't decide between the text calling her Cat-Woman, The Cat, or The Cat Woman. You can still be sure that giant cat head comes off long enough for her to steal a kiss before once again escaping Batman's clutches.

By any name, "The Batman vs. the Cat-Woman" is a vital early story featuring one of DC's most enduring characters. The issue also boasts the bizarre (and homicide-filled) "The Ugliest Man in the World," "The Crime School for Boys," and "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master." This book is also the only showcase for the bumbling Detective McGonigle, who appears in two stories as a planned comic foil for Batman before never being seen again. Early Batman comics are notoriously difficult to procure, and this issue truly earns its valued place among collectors.
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Only two copies graded higher in the CGC Census! Batman has just marked 85 years of being one of the world's most beloved characters, and these vital early titles remain top investments for collectors. 2025 has already seen the debut of Season 5 of the Harley Quinn animated series — with at least five more Batman series and features currently in development.


The iconic image of the Dynamic Duo that adorns the cover of Batman #3 will doubtless remind many of the opening credits of the campy Batman TV series of the 1960s. The fact that this memorable Bob Kane illustration was rendered a quarter of a century before that show's debut stands as a testament to the lasting popularity and cultural impact that Batman and Robin have enjoyed for nearly a century. This 9.0 copy is one of the finest recorded on the CGC census. If you are in the market for a piece of Batman history, you could do worse than owning a copy of this important and beloved issue. Did we happen to mention this book also contains the first appearance of Catwoman in her iconic costume?

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