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Cream to Off-White pgs; Universal holder; Unrestored
classic Bob Kane cover; 1st appearance and death of the Clock Maker; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)


Batman #6 features a classic Batman cover that shows the Batman cover formula well in place. There was a steady stream of work featuring the Dynamic Duo in cheerful action against imposing colorful backgrounds, with that enormous logo ready to loom over the other comics on the stands. The kids were also rewarded with one of Batman's wildest stories after being lured into handing over their dimes. This issue's stories include the wild criminal case of "The Clock Maker," with Bill Finger introducing one of Batman's wildest villains into the rogues' gallery. Bruce Wayne and his rich pals find themselves targeted by killer timepieces after offending a clock-store owner by mentioning that they like to "kill time." There's a fun twist as the outraged Clock Maker begins to go after the wastrels, leading up to an explosive finish that sadly puts an end to this fascinating villain. Batman's even inspired enough to lecture Robin (and the book's young audience) that the Clock Maker was pretty much right: "People who waste valuable time are really enemies of mankind!" Fortunately, the high concept would later be revisited in the Silver Age with the Clock King.
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