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Batman #5

Apr 1941 · DC · 0.10 USD
📊 ~142,142 copies sold its debut month
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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.

Contains 4 stories
The Riddle of the Missing Card!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Joker (villain)Jack of Diamonds [Diamond Jack Duggan] (villain, introduction, death)Black Queen (villain, introduction, death)King of Clubs (villain, introduction)

In "The Riddle of the Missing Card!", the Joker orchestrates a high-stakes gambling ship, using charm and deception to lure wealthy guests—his unwitting targets—into a web of distraction and secrets. With a new crew of crooks and a game rigged for more than just money, he’s after something far more valuable: the hidden truth behind their most prized possessions.

Book of Enchantment
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Anderson (inventor)Enid Anderson (the Professor's daughter)Father TimeSimple SimonHumpty DumptyGruel the Black Witch (villain)Burn (villain, the Man of Fire, death)Freeze (villain, the Man of Ice, death)a dragon (villain, death)a cyclops (villain)a giant (villain)

In "Book of Enchantment," Batman and Robin are pulled into a magical realm straight from a storybook when they investigate a mysterious device that transports readers into the worlds they're reading. With the inventor's daughter lost within the tale, the Dynamic Duo must navigate enchanted forests and whimsical dangers to find her before the story's final page closes.

The Case of the Honest Crook!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Joseph Sands (introduction)Ann Sands [nee Ann Davis] (Joe's wife, introduction)un-named shopkeeperun-named doctorSmiley Sikes (villain, introduction)Matty Link (villain, introduction, death)

In "The Case of the Honest Crook!", Batman takes on a rare mission of compassion when he aids a newly released convict struggling to rebuild his life after prison—especially with a sick wife to care for. As the duo investigates the man’s wrongful arrest, they uncover a conspiracy that puts Robin in grave danger, pushing Batman to vow justice against those who framed him.

Crime Does Not Pay
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne] [also as Trigger Burns]Robin [Dick Grayson]Linda Page (introduction)Mrs. Grogan (Tommy's mother)Tommy GroganMike Grogan (villain, Tommy's brother, introduction, death)Joe (villain)

In this 1941 tale from Batman #5, the Dark Knight is thrown off balance when a bank robber he’s chasing suddenly helps a fleeing accomplice—only to discover they’re brothers. With Linda Page in danger and the brother’s fate hanging in the balance, Batman must navigate a web of loyalty and crime before it’s too late.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $885
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $59,256
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $38,999*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $19,853
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $14,732
CGC 8.5 · 14 in census $12,732
CGC 8.0 · 8 in census $7,637
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CGC 7.5 · 15 in census $6,419
CGC 7.0 · 20 in census $5,006
CGC 6.5 · 13 in census $4,149
CGC 6.0 · 17 in census $3,927
CGC 5.5 · 11 in census $3,135
CGC 5.0 · 13 in census $3,135
CGC 4.5 · 18 in census $2,207
CGC 4.0 · 24 in census $2,182
CGC 3.5 · 17 in census $1,964
CGC 3.0 · 22 in census $1,961
CGC 2.5 · 11 in census $1,900
CGC 2.0 · 14 in census $1,242
CGC 1.5 · 5 in census $1,047
CGC 1.0 · 2 in census $712
CGC 0.5 · 18 in census $596
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Full credits

artist Bob Kane
inker, letterer George Roussos
cover pencils, inks Bob Kane

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman #241 (1972), Batman #664 (1973), Batman Classics #43 (1973), Lynvingen #7/1973 (1973), Batman: The Dark Knight Archives #2 (1995), World's Best Comics: Golden Age Sampler #[nn] (2003), Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #1 (2005), The Batman Chronicles #3 (2007), Batman - Die besten Storys aller Zeiten #1 (2009), Action! Mystery! Thrills! Comic Book Covers of the Golden Age: 1933-45 #[nn] (2011), The Joker: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] (2014), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2016), Batman: The Golden Age #2 (2017), Batman 5 (Facsimile Edition) #[nn] (2024)

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