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Batman: The Golden Age #2

Apr 2017 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD
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This 2025 edition of Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 2 reprints classic Batman stories from the late 1940s, originally published in Detective Comics, Batman, and World's Finest Comics. Collecting issues from the post-war era, it showcases the Caped Crusader's early adventures alongside Robin, featuring the debut of the original Catwoman and other iconic Golden Age villains. This volume continues DC's comprehensive archival series preserving Batman's foundational tales.

In "Professor Strange's Fear Dust," a newly paroled convict named Chick Miller becomes an unwitting pawn in a dangerous scheme orchestrated by a shadowy boss who's using released inmates as pawns. With Batman stepping in to protect Miller after a violent attempt on his life, the Dark Knight must stay one step ahead as the mysterious mastermind continues to eliminate loose ends—before Miller can expose the truth. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, and lettered by George Roussos, the issue's cover by Michael Cho captures the eerie tension of a classic tale from DC's Golden Age.

Contains 30 stories
Professor Strange's Fear Dust
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Hugo Strange (villain)Carstairs (villain, racketeer)Carstair's gang (villains)
Money Can't Buy Happiness
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Harvey Midas (Bruce's banker)Mrs. MidasRoger Midas (Harvey's son, musician)Diane Midas (Harvey's daughter)Jupkins (the Midas butler)Johnny Brown (a clerk, Diane's sweetheart)Danny Moore (newsboy)Count Alexis (villain, Diane's wife)

In "Money Can't Buy Happiness," Batman steps in when the chaos caused by Bruce Wayne’s lawyer and wife begins to unravel their children’s lives. When he learns that Midas’ daughter’s new husband is tied to criminals targeting the family jewels, the Dark Knight must navigate a web of greed and deception—without revealing his true identity.

The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]C. R. DarceyMr. MorganbiltThe Joker (villain)the Crime Circus (villains)
Blackbeard's Crew and the Yacht Society
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Mr. HornStanley (Horn's Secretary)ElaineMr. CowdenHenryun-named Yacht Captain (death)Blackbeard [Thatch] (villain, introduction)

In "Blackbeard's Crew and the Yacht Society," Batman and Robin find themselves aboard a luxury yacht commandeered by the legendary, immortal pirate Blackbeard and his crew—swapping Gotham’s shadows for the high seas in a swashbuckling twist that’s as unexpected as it is thrilling.

Public Enemy No. 1
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jimmy "Red" McCoy (villain, introduction, death), "Big" Costello (villain, introduction, death)
Victory for the Dynamic Duo
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne] [also as Stockton]Robin [Dick Grayson]Tim Bannon (Coach of the Panthers)StocktonStacy (villain, introduction)Stacy's mob (villains, introduction for all, all die)

When Gotham’s favorite son, the Caped Crusader, takes to the gridiron as a star football player, his dual identity becomes a target—kidnapped just before the big game, his absence threatening to unravel a scheme where criminals stand to profit from a rigged loss.

The Secret Cavern
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Linda Lewis (singer, Henry's daughter)Henry Lewis surveyor)Renaldo (villain, club owner)Nick (villain)Blackie (villain)
Clayface Walks Again!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Julie Madison [as Portia Storme] [also briefly as Robin]owner of a movie make-up supply store (death, cameo)un-named Fire ChiefGabbyMr. Bentley (head of Argus Pictures)Clayface [Basil Karlo] (villain)

When Julie calls off her engagement to Bruce and heads to Hollywood for a film career, her new life takes a dark turn when Basil Karlo escapes custody and targets Argus Pictures—and the starlet Portia Storme—with a vengeance. As the city's shadows grow longer, Batman must step in to stop a monster from the past, but the line between vengeance and obsession is thinner than it seems.

The Case of the Three Devils!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonOfficer RileyFrankie the Fence (villain)Mike (villain)Trigger (villain)Joe (villain)Three Devils (villains, former circus acrobats, all die)

In "The Case of the Three Devils!" from Batman: The Golden Age #2, Batman and Robin take on a trio of jewel thieves whose daring heists leave behind only a trail of clues—and a mysterious fence with a knack for moving the stolen goods. With the rogues on the move and the city on edge, the Dynamic Duo must outthink the criminals before the next heist, all while navigating a web of deception that leads deeper into Gotham’s underworld.

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!" from Batman: The Golden Age #2, the Joker orchestrates a high-stakes gambling ship, using charm and deception to lure wealthy elites—his targets, not his guests—into a web of illusion and secrets. With a twist of mischief and a dash of criminal flair, he’s not just playing for money, but for the kind of information that could unlock fortunes.

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 magical realm of Fairyland by a mysterious device that lets readers step inside the stories they read—just as the inventor who created it has already sent his daughter there. Now, the Dynamic Duo must navigate enchanted woods and impossible rules to find her before the story’s ending closes the door for good.

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: The Golden Age #2, Batman takes on a personal mission when a newly released convict struggles to find work to care for his ailing wife. With Robin by his side, the duo uncovers a conspiracy that led to the man’s wrongful arrest—only to face a brutal ambush that leaves Robin near death, igniting Batman’s vow for justice.

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 "Crime Does Not Pay," Batman confronts a bank robber whose unexpected loyalty to his brother raises questions—until he uncovers a deeper connection. With Linda Page in danger and his brother’s fate hanging in the balance, Batman must navigate a web of family and crime before it's too late.

The Witch and the Manuscript of Doom!
13 pp · Superhero
The Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonErik Dorne (introduction, death)Dorne's butlerJoshua Grimm (introduction, publisher)Melissa Brunt (introduction, Dorne's Aunt)Jane Ware (introduction, actress)The Witch [Mr. Wright] (villain, introduction)

In "The Witch and the Manuscript of Doom!" from Batman: The Golden Age #2, Batman and Robin pursue a shadowy figure known only as The Witch, who vanished after murdering Erik Dorne and stealing the dangerous manuscript he was writing. With no leads but a trail of cryptic clues, the Dynamic Duo must unravel a mystery that blurs the line between myth and madness.

The Case of the Mystery Carnival
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Colonel Dawes (amusement park owner)un-named wax museum caretakerCharlie [as Colonel Dawes] (villain)"Mouse" Docker (villain)Joey (villain)Mindy (villain)

In "The Case of the Mystery Carnival," Bruce and Dick swing by an amusement park run by an old friend—the Colonel—only to find his usual charm replaced by cold indifference. When the Colonel brushes them off, Batman and Robin follow the uneasy trail of a carnival gone wrong, where the rides may be rigged and the fun is all a cover.

The Secret of the Jade Box
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]AchmedMr. Potter (death)Thomas (Potter's butler)Achmed (curio shop owner)ThomasLoo Chung (villain, unofficial Mayor of the Oriental Quarter)Chung's gang (villains)Ghengis Khan (villain, flashback)

In "The Secret of the Jade Box," Batman and Robin investigate a mysterious ring linked to Ghengis Khan, now worn by a descendant who’s running a protection racket in Gotham. As the duo follows a trail of ancient clues and modern threats, they uncover a secret buried beneath the city’s streets.

Viola Vane
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Viola Vane (actress)Jim Daly (friend of Wayne)Mack (newspaper editor)Mr. Robinson (newspaper owner)Viola's motherViola's fatherToothy (villain)

In "Viola Vane," Batman intervenes to stop a young actress from taking her own life, only to discover her family believes she's already a rising star. Now caught between his dual identities, Bruce Wayne must navigate the fragile truth while keeping the secret from her expecting parents.

The Man Who Couldn't Remember!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Linda PageWilliam KendrickBig Tim Bannon (introduction)Mr. Graves (villain)Ambrose Taylor (villain, introduction, death)Frankie (villain, death)Mitch Mason (villain, introduction)Trig Cooler (villain, introduction)

In "The Man Who Couldn't Remember!" from Batman: The Golden Age #2, a new District Attorney’s bold stand against Gotham’s crime lords puts him in the crosshairs—especially after he claims to have a secret black book exposing their network. With time running out and no memory of how he came to possess it, Batman and Robin race to protect him before the list becomes a death warrant.

Hook Morgan and his Harbor Pirates
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Linda PageMr. Sale (store owner)Hook Morgan (villain)Mr. Conroy (villain, merchadise store owner)

In "Hook Morgan and his Harbor Pirates," Bruce Wayne’s sharp eyes catch a suspicious detail—rare fabric from a stolen shipment now displayed in a shop window—sparking Batman’s investigation into a crew of elusive harbor pirates. As the Dark Knight dives into the city’s underbelly, he finds himself outmatched by a cunning foe who knows how to turn the tide against even the most vigilant hero.

Murder on Parole
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne][also as Marty Loden]Robin [Dick Grayson]Chick Miller (ex-con)The Parole Boss (villain, member of the prison parole board, introduction, death), Shoulders (villain)Slink Daniels (villain)Marty Loden (villain)

In "Murder on Parole," a newly released convict named Chick Miller finds himself caught in a deadly game he never saw coming—his parole was a setup to funnel men into a shadowy operation run by a mysterious boss. Batman intervenes when Miller is shot, but even with the Dark Knight’s protection, the threat isn’t over—someone wants Chick dead before he can talk.

The Clock Maker!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonHenry Decker (clock company stockholder, introduction, death)Peter Selby (banker)Mitch Keating (clock company stockholder, introduction, death)Atkins (villain, clock company stockholder, introduction, death)Elias Brock (villain, clock maker, introduction, death)Mitch (villain, death)

In "The Clock Maker!" from *Batman: The Golden Age #2*, Batman confronts a bizarre criminal who turns the concept of time into a weapon, targeting Bruce Wayne and other wealthy men with a twisted accusation: that they’ve murdered time itself. With precision and menace, the eccentric clock maker sets a deadly game in motion, forcing the Dark Knight to unravel a puzzle where every second counts.

The Secret of the Iron Jungle
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Linda Pageun-named New York representative for Page OilTom Page (Linda Page's father, introduction)Graham Masters (villain, Tom Page's partner, introduction, death)Chuck (villain, Master's strong arm man, death)

In "The Secret of the Iron Jungle," Batman and Robin race against time to the Page Oil Company fields, where a corporate power struggle threatens to erupt just as a massive oil gusher could shift the company's fortunes. With Linda Page's father under pressure from a ruthless partner, the Dynamic Duo must navigate the treacherous terrain of greed and deception before the next drilling test.

Suicide Beat!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Police Commissioner James GordonGrogan (Policeman, death)Kelly (Policeman, death)Jimmy Kelly (Policeman, Kelly's son)Anna (little girl)Anna's un-named fatherFancy Dan (villain)Alderman Skigg (villain, crooked political boss)Henry (villain, crooked lawyer)Biff Mafey (villain, crooker boxer)

In "Suicide Beat!" from Batman: The Golden Age #2, Jo, a young officer haunted by his father’s murder at the hands of local racketeers, steps into the dangerous role of the city’s most feared enforcer. Determined to deliver justice on his own terms, he walks the line between law and vengeance, one relentless night at a time.

The Brain Burglar!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne] [also as Dr. Mason]Robin [Dick Grayson]Linda PageProfessor Jon Henry (scientist)Professor DodgeDr. Mason (scientsist)Dr. Deker (villain)Deker's gang (villains)un-named Zeppelin Commander (villain, death)Zeppelin crew (villains, all die)

In "The Brain Burglar!" from Batman: The Golden Age #2, a brilliant professor’s truth-telling machine becomes the target of a sinister doctor who kidnaps top scientists and defense officials, using the device to extract their secrets. With Gotham’s brightest minds in peril, Batman must uncover the mad doctor’s scheme before the machine’s power is used to unravel national security.

The Stone Idol!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Ghost Gulch MayorMad Mack (villain, death)The Iron Idol (villain, circus strongman)

In "The Stone Idol!" from Batman: The Golden Age #2, Bruce and Dick find themselves in the eerie, forgotten silver mining town of Ghost Gulch, where an ancient stone idol looms above the silent streets—until it begins to move. With no clear answers and the town’s secrets buried beneath dust and silence, Batman and Robin must unravel the idol’s strange awakening before the mystery consumes them.

The Riddle of the Human Scarecrow
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]MartinFrank Kendrick (businessman, introduction)Paul Herold (introduction, death)Richard Dodge (introduction)The Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (villain, introduction, Psychology college teacher, origin)
Wanted: Practical Jokers!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonDuke MichealThe Joker [aka Henry Verne] [aka I. Rekoj] [aka Duke Micheal] (villain)Joker's gang (villains)
The Trouble Trap!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonKelly (Policeman)Linda PageHenry Abbot (death)Carl Dwyer (Wayne's friend)Granda the Mystic (villain, a Swami, introduction)Hindu giants (villains)Joe (villain)

In "The Trouble Trap!", Batman faces a sinister swami whose hypnotic schemes turn private confessions into weapons of blackmail. When one of his victims seeks to uncover Batman’s true identity, Linda Page is taken, forcing the Dark Knight to unravel a web of secrets before the records are exposed.

The North Woods Mystery
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Nora Powell (society lady)Matthew Powell (Nora's father, lumber company owner, death)Jack Clayton (Matthew's adopted son, ex-con)Woody Joe (villain, lumberjack, death)Asher (villain, lumber company competitor, introduction)

In "The North Woods Mystery," Jo and Bruce Wayne venture into the remote logging camps of the northern woods, where a recent murder has thrown the operation into chaos. As Nora Powell tries to keep the business afloat, she's unsettled by Bruce’s sudden push to sell out—especially when the competition is circling with suspicious interest.

The People vs. the Batman
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonHoratio Delmar (villain, racket leader, introduction, death)Weasel Venner (villain, introduction, death)Freddie Hill (villain)Joe (villain)Al (villain)

In "The People vs. the Batman," Bruce Wayne finds himself framed for murder when racketeer Weasel Venner orchestrates a deadly setup to silence a rival. With the city turning against him and the law closing in, Bruce must clear his name before Gotham’s greatest protector becomes its most wanted.

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Full credits

artist Bob Kane
inker, letterer George Roussos
cover pencils, inks Michael Cho

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