Cover: Win Mortimer

Batman #57

Feb 1950 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Trial of Bruce Wayne!", the Dark Knight faces his most personal challenge yet when he’s framed for crimes he didn’t commit, forcing a public trial to decide whether he’s still fit to raise Dick Grayson. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris, this 1950 classic sees Gotham’s greatest hero tested not by villains, but by the very foundation of his identity. The cover by Win Mortimer captures the courtroom drama with tense, dramatic flair.

Contains 6 stories

The Trial of Bruce Wayne!

12 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Ed Kolum (villain, introduction)William "Hippo" Grimes (villain, introduction)unnamed prosecuting attorneyPeggy Carlin (photographer)Eddie Hagen (bouncer)Officer Clancyunnamed womanunnamed salesmanunnamed restaurant ownerunnamed gang membersunnamed jury foreman

In "The Trial of Bruce Wayne!" from Batman #57 (1950), Bruce Wayne faces a courtroom challenge that puts his integrity on trial—not as a superhero, but as a man accused of crimes he didn’t commit. With his role as guardian to Dick Grayson hanging in the balance, the case forces a reckoning on the very nature of justice and trust.

The Walking Mummy!

12 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Andrews (villain, introduction)Kiron (villain, introduction, flashback)Professor Brinkunnamed gem shop ownersPunchy Pete

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Peg

Untitled Humor story

0.75 pp · Humor

Casey the Cop

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

DaffyDoodle

The Funny Man Crimes!

12 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Joker (villain)Milton Berle (voice on radio)Toscello (comedian based on Lou Costello)Babbitt (comedian based on Bud Abbott)unnamed prison inmatesSweeney (prison guard)unnamed prison guardunnamed wardenBob Mope (comedian based on Bob Hope)Teddy Banter (television host)Harley Hapless (comedian based on Charlie Chaplin)unnamed comic club hostunnamed clownWillieunnamed hopeful actressGeorgeunnamed womanJack Benny (voice on radio)