Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Batman #106

Mar 1957 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Batman's Secret Helper," a desperate criminal named Jim Varrel fixates on a TV broadcast where Batman publicly thanks an anonymous citizen for aiding in his crime-fighting efforts—leading Varrel to obsessively search for the informant. Dick Sprang’s art, with Stan Kaye’s inks and Pat Gordon’s lettering, brings a classic 1950s tension to the tale, while Sheldon Moldoff’s cover captures the eerie focus of a man unraveling under suspicion.

Contains 5 stories

Batman's Secret Helper

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Fred Varrel (brother of Jim)James Wilkins (blacksmith)Bill Seton (a diver)Dr. Walter ThorneJim Varrel (villain, escaped con)Varrel's gang (villains, in flashback)

In "Batman's Secret Helper," Criminal Jim Varrel, watching a TV broadcast where Batman publicly thanks those who've aided him, becomes obsessed with uncovering the identity of the informant who sent him to jail. The spotlight on everyday heroes sends Varrel into a paranoid spiral, determined to find the one person who betrayed him—before they can vanish again.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Fireman Pete

Storm over Gotham City!

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonKeene Harner (villain)Harner's gang (villains)

In "Storm over Gotham City!" from Batman #106 (1957), Batman faces a relentless challenge as he tries to capture Keene Harner, who threatens to plunder Gotham during a raging hurricane—each time he closes in, new emergencies pull him away, testing his resolve and focus.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Casey the Cop

The Puppet Batman

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthGuy Graney (villain)Victor Vonn (villain)