Batman #19

In "Batman Makes a Deadline!", a 1943 classic from the Golden Age, Bruce Wayne’s sudden departure for a vacation sets off a chain of strange events when his lookalike begins treating Robin, Dick Grayson, with cold disdain. When a frantic radio call reveals the real Wayne has been kidnapped by a madman targeting millionaires and using impostors to carry out his schemes, the young partner must confront the deception—before it’s too late. Written by Joe Samachson and brought to life by Dick Sprang’s dynamic art, with Norm Fallon’s inks adding depth, this issue delivers a tense, early mystery with a twist that redefines loyalty. The cover by Dick Sprang captures the urgency of the moment, a striking image that perfectly frames the story’s high-stakes intrigue.