Batman #35

Apr 1953 · K. G. Murray · 8d [0-0-8 AUP]

📊 ~118,860 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Joker's Utility Belt!", the Joker's latest scheme takes a turn when Batman thwarts him with a clever trick using his own utility belt—prompting the Crime Clown to retaliate by designing his very own, even more elaborate version. Written by David Vern and brought to life with dynamic art by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris, and lettering by Ira Schnapp, this 1953 classic features a cover by Sprang and Paris that captures the moment the Joker embraces his new, belt-driven mischief.

Contains 3 stories

The Joker's Utility Belt!

11.66 pp · Superhero

In "The Joker's Utility Belt!" from Batman #35 (1953), the Joker's plan to catch Batman backfires when the Dark Knight uses his utility belt to turn the tables—prompting the Crime Clown to craft his own belt in a bid to outwit the Bat. With a mix of mischief and mechanical flair, the Joker sets out to match Batman’s gadgets, turning their rivalry into a battle of wits and tools.

The Return of Two-Face!

12 pp · Superhero

In "The Return of Two-Face!", Harvey Dent's troubled mind is haunted by visions of his past as the infamous Two-Face, leading to a sudden resurgence of the criminal's reign of chaos. When Batman and Robin track down the masked villain, they uncover a shocking twist: the real Two-Face is not Harvey Dent, but his loyal butler, Wilkins, who orchestrated the scheme to frame his employer.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor