Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Batman #101

Aug 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Vanished Batman," Gotham City is thrown into confusion when Robin arrives at Police HQ in a flashy Robinmobile—silent on the sudden disappearance of his longtime partner, Batman. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Stan Kaye and letters by Pat Gordon, this 1956 classic features a mystery that leaves readers guessing, all rendered in the distinctive style of Moldoff, whose dynamic pencils and inks define the cover by the same hand.

Contains 5 stories

The Vanished Batman

7.67 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Waynealso as John Vair]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonThe Crimesmith (flashback)Pack Purdy (villain, introduction)two unnamed swindlers (villains)John Vair (villain)

When Robin arrives at Police HQ in a flashy Robinmobile, Gotham is stunned—especially since he won’t say a word about where Batman has gone. The mystery deepens as the city wonders if the Dynamic Duo’s partnership is truly over.

The Six Strangest Sleuths

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonScortiniVictor VoiceLeoElmo Forbes (quick-change artist)unnamed India-rubber manJay Jandron (villain)Jandron's gang [Vern Shivelyothers unnamed] (villains)

In the 1956 tale "The Six Strangest Sleuths," Batman turns to a troupe of retired vaudevillians—each with their own eccentric flair—to solve a daring box office heist during a live performance. With flair and flair alone, these six former performers bring their unique talents to the case, turning the spotlight on a mystery only they can unravel.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Casey the Cop

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

Little Orville

The Great Bat-Cape Hunt!

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthClark KentASndre PrevotJ.G.Henry LathamFloyd Bakerpair of bandits (villains)

When a sudden gust of wind steals Batman’s cape and cowl in Gotham City, he’s forced to scramble—knowing full well the sewn-in secret of his true identity could be exposed if the wrong hands find them. With time running out and rogues on the prowl, the Dark Knight must track down his lost gear before it falls into the wrong hands.