Batman #20
In "The Centuries of Crime!", Batman faces a chilling mystery when a pair claiming to be Dick Grayson’s aunt and uncle suddenly appear at the Wayne mansion and take custody of the boy—only for Batman to grow suspicious when they later offer Bruce Wayne a chance to "buy" Dick back. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life by Bob Kane’s iconic art with inks by Jerry Robinson and letters by George Roussos, this 1943 classic features a cover by Dick Sprang that captures the story’s eerie intrigue.
In "The Centuries of Crime!", the Joker hatches a bizarre scheme that pulls together a fake scientist and a charlatan swami, luring them into a plan that stretches beyond time itself—each convinced they can outwit their victims across the ages. With the Joker’s twisted genius at the helm, the trio sets out to exploit the past and future, but Batman stands ready to stop them before history itself is undone.
In "The Trial of Titus Keyes!", Batman and Robin take a closer look when a courtroom conviction feels too convenient, leading them to uncover a hidden truth behind bars—where a former cellmate of the accused may hold the real key to the crime.
In "The Lawmen of the Sea!" from Batman #20 (1943), Batman and Robin join forces with the Harbor Patrol in a high-stakes chase across the docks and open waters, hunting a gang of cunning harbor pirates preying on shipping lanes. With the city's waterfront under threat, the dynamic duo uses their wits and gadgets to outmaneuver the criminals in a tense, action-packed pursuit.
When a pair claiming to be Dick Grayson’s long-lost aunt and uncle arrive at the Wayne mansion and secure custody, Bruce Wayne is stunned—but even more so when they offer to return the boy for a price. With the mystery deepening, Batman must uncover the truth behind the impostors before Dick is lost for good.
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Reprinted in The Batman Family #10 (1977), Batman Album #37 (1979), The Untold Legend of the Batman [Batman Cereal Edition] #2 (1989), The Untold Legend of the Batman [MPI Audio Edition] #2 (1989), Batman in the Forties #[nn] (2004), Batman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2005), Batman: The Dark Knight Archives #5 (2007), The Batman Chronicles #11 (2013), Robin, The Boy Wonder: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] (2015), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #3 (2017), Batman: The Golden Age #5 (2018)
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