Cover: Nick Cardy

Batman #256

May 1974 · DC · 0.60 USD

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

“Catwoman's Circus Caper!”

In "Catwoman's Circus Caper!", Batman and Robin investigate a series of mysterious thefts linked to a traveling circus, unaware that Catwoman is using the big top as a front for her latest scheme. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Charles Paris, this 1974 adventure sees the Dynamic Duo navigating acrobats, traps, and illusions—while the ever-watchful Catwoman stays one step ahead. The cover, a vibrant scene by Nick Cardy, captures the high-stakes flair of the circus setting, a 60-cent comic in 1974 that blends mystery and spectacle.

Was this helpful and accurate?

writer Edmond Hamilton · artist Bob Kane · inker Charles Paris · cover Nick Cardy

More listings for this title

VG $15 VG $19.87 VG $19.99 VG $20 FINE $22.95 VERY GOOD $25 FN $26.89 FN $29

Related listings we couldn't confirm as this exact issue · 37 total · seen 8 days ago

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸

Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Cast · 12 characters

Alfred Pennyworth Batman Commissioner James Gordon Dick Grayson Oswald Cobblepot Selina Kyle The Iron Knight The Joker The Owl The Scorpion The Shooting Star The Stingray

Full credits

writer Edmond Hamilton

artist Bob Kane

inker Charles Paris

cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

As they add trophy 1000 to the Bat-Cave's collection, the Caped Crusaders decide to check over the other trophies to make sure they are in good shape. They are called out on another case, bringing back trophy 1001 unaware that the evil Dr. Doom is hiding inside and plans to rig some of the trophies in the Bat-Cave to kill the Dynamic Duo.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).