Detective Comics Vol 1, Issue #355 KEY

Hate Of The Hooded Hangman / The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves Key reason: the first appearance of the Hooded Hangman Estimated grade Solid reader copy in the VG-ish range. Presents decent, but it’s got lots of color-breaking spine ticks, heavy surface rub/handling wear (especially in the green), and multiple front-cover creases. Corners and edges are pretty rounded with scattered nicks. Back cover’s cleaner than the front but still shows border soiling and general wear. Great filler/placeholder until you find a nicer upgrade—still a cool Batman/Robin Hangman cover. Hate Of The Hooded Hangman The Hangman is an undefeated masked wrestler who swears he’ll only reveal his face if someone can beat him in the ring. When Batman keeps running into him under suspicious circumstances outside the arena, it becomes clear the Hangman’s “winning streak” may be tied to something criminal—and a personal rivalry quickly turns into a full investigation. The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves A gang of crooks starts pulling off jobs and escaping in a way that looks impossible—rising into the air as if they can fly. They clash with the Elongated Man while trying to stay out of a straight fight, which only makes the mystery stranger. Tracking their route, Ralph uncovers an unexpected—and very unconventional—reason behind their airborne getaways. Creators Writer Gardner Fox Cover Penciller Carmine Infantino Cover Inker Joe Giella Penciller Carmine Infantino Inker Joe Giella, Carmine Infantino Editor Julius Schwartz   Characters Batman Bruce Wayne Commissioner Gordon James 'Jim' Gordon Robin Dick Grayson Zatanna Zatanna Zatara Elongated Man Ralph Dibny Sue Dibny Hangman Telman Davies