Batman 5 (Facsimile Edition) #[nn]

Feb 2024 · DC · 6.99 USD

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In "The Riddle of the Missing Card!", Batman takes on a personal mission when a recently released convict struggles to rebuild his life after prison, especially with his wife ill and in need. With Robin by his side, the Dynamic Duo uncovers a web of betrayal that leads to a shocking attack—and a vow of vengeance from the Dark Knight. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, and lettered by George Roussos, this 2024 Facsimile Edition captures the classic tone of early Batman stories, with a cover by Bob Kane.

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 spins a high-stakes game aboard a floating casino, using charm and chaos to lure the city’s elite—only to turn their greed into a puzzle of secrets and deception. With a new crew of misfits and a deck of tricks up his sleeve, he’s not just playing for money—he’s after something far more valuable.

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 the pages of a magical tale when a desperate inventor’s device transports them into Fairyland—literally stepping into the world of a story he’s reading. Now deep in a realm where fairy tales are real, they must navigate enchanted forests and cryptic riddles to find the missing girl before the story’s rules trap them forever.

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!" from Batman 5 (Facsimile Edition), Batman takes on a case that’s as much about justice as it is about second chances, stepping in to help a newly released convict struggling to find honest work while caring for his ill wife. With Robin by his side, the duo uncovers a deeper conspiracy behind the man’s wrongful arrest—leading to a dangerous confrontation that tests their resolve and sets them on a path of relentless pursuit.

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 gripping 2024 tale from Batman 5 (Facsimile Edition), Batman confronts a bank robber whose unexpected loyalty to his brother raises more questions than answers. As the Dark Knight unravels a deeper web of family ties and danger, he must rescue Linda Page to prevent his brother from being trapped in a life of crime.