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Cover: Bob Kane

Batman Archives #1

Jul 1990 · DC · 39.95 USD; 49.95 CAD
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“The Case of the Chemical Syndicate”
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This volume kicks off the DC Archive Editions series by reprinting the earliest Batman stories from Detective Comics #27-37 and Batman #1. It features the Dark Knight's debut, the first appearances of the Joker and Catwoman, and early adventures with Robin, Commissioner Gordon, and the original Clayface, Basil Karlo. Presented in hardcover with restored art, it's a cornerstone collection for fans of Golden Age Batman.

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writer Bill Finger · artist, inker Bob Kane · inker, letterer Jerry Robinson · colorist Bob Le Rose · colorist Daniel Vozzo · cover Bob Kane

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artist, inker Bob Kane
inker, letterer Jerry Robinson
colorist Bob Le Rose
colorist Daniel Vozzo
cover pencils, inks Bob Kane

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Batman breaks up Tong of Green Dragon who are Opium smugglers.

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