Cover: Bob Kane

Batman #5

Apr 1941 · DC · 0.10 USD

📊 ~142,142 copies sold its debut month

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“The Riddle of the Missing Card!”

In "The Riddle of the Missing Card!", Batman takes on a case that hits close to home when he aids a recently released young convict struggling to rebuild his life for the sake of his ailing wife. With Robin by his side, the duo uncovers a conspiracy that leads them into a dangerous pursuit—only for Robin to be nearly killed, driving Batman to vow justice against those who framed the man. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, and a cover by Bob Kane, this 1941 classic blends early noir grit with the burgeoning heroism of the Caped Crusader.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Bob Kane · inker Jerry Robinson · inker, letterer George Roussos · cover Bob Kane

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Full credits

writer Bill Finger

artist Bob Kane

inker Jerry Robinson

inker, letterer George Roussos

cover pencils, inks Bob Kane

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Batman helps out a young convict released from prison who is having trouble getting an honest job to support his new, but sick wife. The Caped Crusaders then vow to help track down the rats who set him up to be arrested originally, but Robin is nearly beaten to death, and the Batman swears vengeance on those responsible.

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