Cover: Win Mortimer

Batman #89

Feb 1955 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "River Rogues," Batman and Robin are sent back to the 19th century by Carter Nichols to uncover the truth behind a scandal that tarnishes Commissioner Gordon’s family name—specifically, the claim that his great-grandfather was a notorious river bandit. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Dick Sprang, with inks by Charles Paris and lettering by Pat Gordon, this classic 1955 adventure blends historical intrigue with the duo’s signature detective work. The cover, by Win Mortimer, captures the mood of the era with its period-accurate visuals.

Contains 6 stories

River Rogues

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Carter NicholsCommissioner James GordonCaptain John Gordon (Commissioner Gordon's ancestor, introduction)Baird Hawes (villain, a show director, introduction)Hawe's gang (villains, introduction for all)

In "River Rogues," Batman and Robin are whisked back to the Old West by Carter Nichols to uncover the truth behind a century-old scandal—clearing the name of Commissioner Gordon’s great-grandfather, a man accused of leading a notorious gang of river pirates. With the past shrouded in mystery and danger, the Dynamic Duo must navigate treacherous waters and outwit a shadowy criminal legacy.

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor, Teen

Jerry the JitterbugAl

The Seven Wonders of the Underworld!

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Vince Varden (villain, introduction)Varden's gang [Weedyothers un-named] (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Seven Wonders of the Underworld!", Batman faces off against gang chief Varden, who’s assembled seven sinister inventions—each crafted for crime—with one particular gas rumored to finally bring the Dark Knight down. With the stakes higher than ever, the Caped Crusader must outwit a mind bent on chaos, before Varden’s latest scheme turns Gotham’s shadows into his playground.

Untitled Non-Fiction story

0.5 pp · Non-Fiction, Sports

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Casey the Cop

Bruce Wayne's Aunt Agatha!

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Agatha (Bruce Wayne's aunt, introduction)The Raven and his Rotor Robbers (villains, introduction for all)

In "Bruce Wayne's Aunt Agatha!", Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson don’t expect their aunt to show up unannounced—especially not in a full Joker costume. When Agatha mistakes the boys’ Robin and Leatherwing disguises for a masquerade, she leaps into the fray, turning the tables on the Rotorrancers with surprising flair.