Detective Comics Vol 1, Issue #334

Estimated grade: Solid mid-grade copy. Front presents nicely, but it has noticeable spine stress, corner/edge wear, and visible creasing in the lower front (green area). Back cover shows clear handling soiling and several creases, especially on the right side, with additional edge wear. Overall: complete and displayable, just not a high-grade book. The Man Who Stole From Batman / Battle of the Elongated Weapons Newsstand Edition Release date: December 1964 The Man Who Stole From Batman — A brazen crook called the Grasshopper makes his first big move by stealing the Batmobile—then keeps hitting Batman where it hurts with theft after theft. Batman soon discovers the “Grasshopper” is actually two men working as one, and brings them in… only to learn they’ve been hired by a shadowy figure known only as the Outsider. Battle of the Elongated Weapons — Martin Beene figures out how to turn Elongated Man’s own abilities against him. Using a special chemical, he can “stretch” ordinary objects Ralph Dibny has handled, transforming everyday items into a bizarre, dangerous arsenal—one that forces Ralph to fight a whole new kind of threat. Creators Writer Gardner Fox Cover Penciller Carmine Infantino Cover Inker Joe Giella Penciller Carmine Infantino, Sheldon Moldoff Inker Joe Giella, Sid Greene Editor Julius Schwartz   Characters Batman Bruce Wayne Robin Dick Grayson Elongated Man Ralph Dibny Sue Dibny Outsider Alfred Pennyworth Grasshopper Martin Beene