Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition #140A (2023) – CGC 9.8 Comic Book

Detective Comics #140 was first published in October 1948, and this 2023 facsimile edition faithfully reprints that Golden Age classic for modern collectors. The original issue introduced the Riddler, Edward Nygma, Batman’s first masked supervillain, in a story built around a chain of clever riddles, misleading clues, and elaborate traps. Bill Finger and Dick Sprang created one of Batman’s most iconic villains as Batman and Robin follow the trail from a charity dinner to a deadly funhouse maze and a rescue deep inside the mystery of the Eagle’s Nest robbery.

The Riddler escapes after a smoke bomb, but Batman is left unconvinced that the villain has truly died, setting up the long-lasting rivalry that would become a cornerstone of the Batman mythos. This facsimile edition preserves the original 1940s presentation, including the backup material and vintage advertisements, giving collectors the full Golden Age reading experience in modern preserved form. Professionally graded CGC 9.8, this copy is in Near Mint/Mint condition and sealed in a universal slab for long-term protection and display. It is an outstanding collectible for Golden Age DC fans, Riddler collectors, and anyone seeking a pristine reprint of this historic key issue.