Cover: Win Mortimer

Batman #96

Dec 1955 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "His Majesty, King Batman," Gotham City welcomes a royal guest who’s thrust into an unlikely role when the real Batman goes undercover to track a fugitive—only to find the king utterly enchanted by the life of a crimefighter and unwilling to step down. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris and lettering by Pat Gordon, this 1955 tale blends whimsy and detective work in a caper where the crown and the cowl collide. The cover by Win Mortimer captures the absurd grandeur of the moment, a 10-cent comic that’s as charming as it is clever.

Contains 6 stories

His Majesty, King Batman

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonKing Eric of Morania (introduction)Chancellor ZartisCount VirasMayne Malan (villain, introduction)Malan's gang (villains, introduction for all)

In "His Majesty, King Batman," a royal visitor to Gotham City finds himself unexpectedly cast as the city’s protector when the real Batman goes undercover to track a fugitive. But when the King discovers the thrill of being Batman, he’s far from ready to hand the cowl back.

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

Little Pete

Batman's College Days

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne](origin details in flashback)Robin [Dick Grayson]Bruce Wayne's college chums [Peterest unnamed]Joe Danton (villain, introduction)

In "Batman's College Days," Bruce Wayne finds himself on a reunion cruise with old college teammates—only to face a chilling threat when their host uncovers Batman’s secret identity and sets deadly traps. With danger lurking beneath the surface of nostalgia, Bruce must protect his friends while keeping his double life hidden.

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor

Casey the Cop

The Third Alarm for Batman!

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonFire Chief Waller (introduction)Mr. Dall (villain, smuggler, introduction)

In "The Third Alarm for Batman!" from Batman #96 (1955), Batman and Robin are called in during Fire Prevention Week to help the Fire Department, only to stumble upon a hidden smuggling operation—leading them to enlist the firefighters’ aid in a daring plan to bring the criminals down.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Casey the Cop