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Cover: Evan "Doc" Shaner

Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6

Feb 2019 · DC · 125.00 USD; 163.00 CAD
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This omnibus collects Batman stories from the late 1940s, including Detective Comics #145-168 and Batman #48-57, showcasing the Caped Crusader's adventures as they transitioned from the pulpy early years into a more streamlined, post-war era. Featuring classic foes like the Joker, Penguin, and Two-Face, along with early appearances by Robin and Batwoman, this volume captures the lighter, more whimsical tone that defined the character's Silver Age shift.

In "The Man Who Could See the Future!", Batman confronts a chilling revelation while investigating a transport company—its owner, Joe Chill, is the man who killed his parents years ago. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Charles Paris, this classic tale unfolds with tense suspense as Batman grapples with the past, leading to a shocking chain of events. The cover, by Evan "Doc" Shaner, captures the story's eerie atmosphere.

Contains 61 stories
The Man Who Could See the Future!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonThe Great Scalini (orchestra conductor, death)Rupert Blamming (millionaire sportsman, death)Arthur Loom (villain, clairvoyant)Loom's thugs (villains)

In "The Man Who Could See the Future!", a clairvoyant’s chilling prophecy sets Batman on a tense course when he predicts the Dark Knight’s death aboard an ocean liner—leaving the hero to confront fate itself, one uncertain voyage at a time.

The Five Jewels of Doom!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]James Harmon (curator of gems, death)Mr. Ross (death)Carew (death)ThornleyMarsh
"Guileful Greetings!" or "The Joker Sends Regards!"
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Joker (villain)Commissioner James GordonReggie Weems (stockbroker playboy)Sue Wonnie (blues singer)Bugs (Joker's henchman)Slim (Joker's henchman)Lee Ayers (newlywed)Helen Ayers (newlywed)
Big House Chaplain!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alan Channing (prison chaplain, introduction)Mike Tappan (ex-con, introduction)Duke Kite (villain, introduction)Whitey Harlan (villain, introduction)Bull Bergen (villain, introduction)Warden WilliamsCommissioner James GordonSlips Sanders (convict, introduction)Eddie (convict)
The Batman That History Forgot!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Carter NicholsLeonardo Da VinciEnrico (Da Vinci's assistant)Gian Trivulao (villain, introduction)
The Umbrellas of Crime!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Hagen (villain)

When a sudden lightning strike obliterates most of the Penguin’s arsenal of trick umbrellas, he smugly warns Batman that he’ll still pull off his criminal plans—just with umbrellas that aren’t umbrellas at all.

The True Story of Frankenstein!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Carter NicholsBaron FrankensteinIvan (villain, Frankenstein's assistant, death)Count Mettern (villain, Frankenstein's cousin, death)

In "The True Story of Frankenstein!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, Professor Nichols uncovers a chilling document claiming the legend of Frankenstein is real—prompting him to journey back in time to uncover the truth. With the help of the Caped Crusaders, he's drawn into a past where science, mystery, and the unknown collide.

Killer for Hire!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jim Durfee (killer, intro, death)Mr. Durfee (Jim's father, flashback)Peter Goro (underworld czar, death)Tony the Topper (death)Mopsie Gree (death)Lou Lacey
Fashions in Crime!
10 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Catwoman [Selina Kylealso as Madame Moderne] (villain)A. J. Nixon (furrier)Mrs. Van Tyler

In "Fashions in Crime!", Catwoman swaps her usual heists for a high-stakes fashion empire, launching a glamorous magazine that showcases the finest luxury—only to steal the very items she puts on display. With style and cunning as her tools, she turns the world of high fashion into her next criminal playground.

The Chain Gang Crimes!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Whiskers Mob (villains, introduction for all)Warden Beltt (villain, introduction)Sheriff Tobey (introduction)
The Origin of the Batman!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne] (origin retold in detail)Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonThomas Wayne (flashback, death)Martha Wayne (flashback, death)Joe Chill (villain, name revealed in this story, Thomas and Martha Wayne's murderer, death)Feets Borgam (killer, death)Monty Julep (illegal gambler, death)
The Dead Man's Chest!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Carter NicholsMr. Hollis (museum curator)Captain Henry Morgan (villain)pirates (villains)

In "The Dead Man's Chest!", Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson are pulled into a centuries-old mystery when a 1667 map bearing his handwriting surfaces at a Gotham City Museum board meeting. With the help of Professor Nichols, the duo journeys back to the 17th century to unravel the secrets of a long-lost treasure—before the past becomes a deadly trap.

The Rebus Crimes!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonMr. Crayley (sub-treasury employee)Mr. Millman (millionaire gem collector)The Joker (villain)Joker's gang (villains)
Crime by the Book!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]
The Fowls of Fate!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Duke MallinyDoddsCommissioner James Gordon

In "The Fowls of Fate!", the Penguin, determined to break free from his past identity, escapes prison with a fresh plan—abandoning his bird-themed crimes for a new, untraceable scheme. Now free from the shadow of his feathered gimmick, he sets his sights on a cunning new game, leaving Gotham’s detective to unravel a mystery with no familiar clues.

The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Wolf Brando (villain, introduction, death)Commissioner James GordonReilly (police officer)Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (image)The Joker (image)

In "The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave!", an escaped convict stumbles upon the hidden entrance to the Batcave, uncovering the identities of Batman and Robin. With the cave’s arsenal at his disposal, he turns the heroes’ own tools and trophies against them in a dangerous game of deception and survival.

Crime from Tomorrow!
11 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Morton (villain, introduction)Future-Bandits (introduction)James Lewes (inventor, introduction)Chairman Wilson (chairman of World of the Future Fair, introduction)Commissioner James Gordon (voice on phone)
The Invisible Crimes!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Dr. Walter Timmin (scientist, introduction)Monty Laird (sports promoter, introduction)Mr. Stacy (magnate, introduction)Mr. Morse (shipping magnate, introduction)The Joker [also as J. O. Kerr] (villain)Joker's gang (villains)

In "The Invisible Crimes!", the Joker, spurred by a newspaper article about a scientist’s discovery of an invisibility elixir, turns the city into his playground—leaving Batman to confront a foe who can vanish at will. When the Dark Knight takes a risk and uses the same elixir to track him down, the battle for Gotham’s streets becomes a game of shadows and suspicion.

The Crimes of Jade!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonDetective Ling Ho (introduction)Mr. Ho (Ling's father, curio store owner, introduction, death)Shing Far [Nick Baily] (villain, introduction)Ding How (villain, introduction)Wong How (villain, Ding's brother, introduction)
Ship of Destiny!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Eve Lundis (movie star)James RandMartin KinnMr. Thorn
The Prison Doctor!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Dr. Paul Taber (introduction)John "Lippy" Fabian (arsonist, murderer)Arthur "Boodle" Benson (jewel thief)Jeff "Nitro" Blake (murderer)Ned "Weasel" Harris (smuggler)

In "The Prison Doctor!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, a bank robbery gone wrong sets off a tense game of deception when the captured criminals enlist the help of the prison doctor to fake their deaths—so they can slip free and reclaim their stolen fortune. With the stakes high and the clock ticking, Batman must unravel the scheme before the prison becomes a stage for a deadly escape.

The Scoop of the Century!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Vicki Vale (introduction)The Mad Hatter (villain, introduction)Commissioner James Gordon

In "The Scoop of the Century!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, Batman and Robin race to stop the Mad Hatter’s latest scheme, all while dodging the relentless pursuit of photographer Vicki Vale, who’s determined to expose Batman as Bruce Wayne. The tension builds as the Dark Knight navigates both criminal chaos and the threat of public identity, all in the shadow of a headline that could change everything.

Batman's Arabian Nights!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Carter NicholsThe Crier (introduction)Caliph Haroun-Al-Raschid (villain, introduction)

In "Batman's Arabian Nights!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, Batman and Robin are drawn into a forgotten realm of ancient Arabia after mistaking the Joker’s grin for a pattern on a mysterious rug. There, they encounter the Crier, a haunting figure whose sorrowful tears are the truest form of theft, leaving the people of the desert hollowed by grief.

The Riddler
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James Gordonunnamed Mayor of Gotham CityHarrison Eagle (millionaire collector, introduction)The Riddler [Edward Nigma] (villain, origin, introduction)

Edward Nigma, a lifelong puzzle prodigy who always found ways to cheat his way to answers, channels his genius into a new game: outwitting the police and Batman by becoming the Riddler. With each cryptic clue and elaborate trap, he turns the city into his playground, challenging the Dark Knight to solve the riddles he leaves behind.

The Gallery of Public Heroes!
10 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonJames Coy [aka Chicago Eddie] (G-Man, introduction)Blackie Nason [aka Mr. Jones] (villain, introduction, death)unnamed underworld surgeon, introduction, death)Lippy (villain, introduction, death)

In "The Gallery of Public Heroes!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, Blackie Nason—once a mugshot in the police’s Rogue’s Gallery—forges a new life after escaping prison, using plastic surgery to vanish. Now running his own "Gallery of Undercover Cops," he’s set on swindling the city’s underworld, only to stumble upon a secret that could unravel Gotham’s greatest mystery.

The Underworld's Museum of Crime!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonT-Gun Jones (mobster)Neon Syne (mob boss)Stogie Bevans (mob boss)Cy (curator of the Underworld Museum)

In "The Underworld's Museum of Crime!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, two rival mob bosses turn the streets of Gotham into a high-stakes scavenger hunt, each vying to outdo the other by collecting the most prized Batman souvenirs for their new criminal museum—only to find themselves outmaneuvered when the Dark Knight’s latest protégé, Robin, and then Batman himself, become the ultimate prizes.

Lights-- Camera-- Crime!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Vicki ValeCommissioner James GordonThe Joker (cameo)Dr. Paul Taber (prison doctor)Tom Macon (ex-con, death)Stilts Tyler (racketeer)Shiv

In "Lights-- Camera-- Crime!", Vicki Vale teams up with Batman and Robin for a feature on law enforcement, only to find herself caught in a high-stakes chase when an ex-con becomes the target of a ruthless racketeer. With the trio trapped by the criminals, the spotlight shifts from the camera to the danger as secrets and suspense collide.

The Return of Two-Face!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Harvey Dent [formerly Two-Face]Gilda DentTwo-Face [Wilkins] (villain, impersonates Two-Face, introduction)Boss Moroni [referred to as "Lucky" Morony] (flashback)

In "The Return of Two-Face!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, Harvey Dent’s haunted mind summons the specter of Two-Face, reigniting a criminal rampage that forces Batman and Robin into a tense pursuit. When they finally capture the villain, they uncover a shocking twist: the real mastermind is Dent’s own butler, Wilkins, using the Two-Face guise to frame his employer.

The Second Boy Wonder!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne] Robin [Dick Grayson]The Joker (flashback)Frankenstein monster (flashback)Jimmy (introduction)Gloves (villain, introduction)Waxey Wilson (death)Commissioner James Gordon
Crime's Puzzle Contest!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Riddler [Edward Nigma] (villain)
The Pied Piper of Peril!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonThe Pied Piper (villain)Pied Piper's gang (villains)

In "The Pied Piper of Peril!", the notorious criminal returns with a chilling new twist: each crime is tied to a victim's name through a hauntingly literal pipe-related clue. As Gotham reels from a series of bizarre, music-infused heists, Batman must unravel the pattern before the next victim falls.

The Impossible People!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Folklore Society [Jack FrostFather TimeMother GooseFather NeptuneKing ArthurRobin HoodPaul Bunyan] (actors playing roles, intro for all)Hank (janitor)
Pee-Wee, the Talking Penguin!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Sad-Eyes (criminal)Mope (criminal)
The Stars of Yesterday!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Rufus Lane (villain, introduction)Mr. RolfeToto (actor)Harmac the Magicianthe Flying Carrolls (acrobats)Trigger (criminal)
The Wonderful Mr. Wimble!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Mr. Wimble (introduction)Terrible Toby (villain, introduction)The Joker (wax figure)Penguin (wax figure)Catwoman (wax figure)Warts (villain, introduction)Glossy (villain, introduction)Dirty Dan (criminal, in Wimble's dream)

In "The Wonderful Mr. Wimble!", a humble carnival handyman with a heart full of heroics finds his chance to step into the spotlight when an unexpected turn of events thrusts him into a situation where his courage and quick thinking might just make a difference—though whether he’ll truly become the hero he’s always imagined remains to be seen.

Kay Kyser's Mystery Broadcast!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Kay Kyser (bandleader)Eddie Blinn (Kyser's saxophonist)Big Jack Bancroft (villain, robber)Buggsy Malone (villain)

In "Kay Kyser's Mystery Broadcast!", the legendary bandleader finds himself in a real-life mystery when Big Jack Bancroft kidnaps him and his saxophonist—posing as Kyser to escape the law—forcing the radio star to outwit the criminal from the broadcast booth. With time running out and the spotlight on, Kyser must cleverly signal Batman during his show to save the day.

Robin, the Boy Failure!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonPenguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain, cameo)The Crime Surgeon [Steve Travers] (villain, cameo)The Yellow Masks (villains, introduc tion for all)

In "Robin, the Boy Failure!", Dick Grayson wakes with no memory of who he is, leaving Bruce Wayne to devise a daring plan: have the amnesiac boy step into the role of Robin to spark his forgotten past. As the masked vigilante, Dick must confront the weight of a legacy he can't recall, testing his instincts and courage in ways that blur the line between performance and truth.

The Conquest of Batman's Identity!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]J. J. Jason (detective story writer, intro)Commissioner James Gordon
The Man with the Automatic Brain!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Thinker (villain, introduction, not the Flash villain)Vicki ValeAlfred PennyworthDetective Joe Mulligan

In "The Man with the Automatic Brain!", Bruce Wayne's apparent drowning and Alfred's arrest set off a chain of events that pulls Batman into a high-stakes game orchestrated by the enigmatic Thinker. With a colossal electronic brain at the center of a sinister scheme, the Dark Knight must unravel a mystery that threatens to expose his true identity—before the machine succeeds.

Batman and the Vikings!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Carter NicholsOlaf Erickson (introduction)other unnamed Vikings (introduction)Indians (villains)

In "Batman and the Vikings!", Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson stumble upon a mysterious Viking portrait at the Gotham City museum that bears an uncanny resemblance to Bruce—labeled a coward. When the museum's Professor Nichols offers to send them back in time to uncover the truth, the duo finds themselves plunged into a clash of ancient warriors and forgotten legends.

The Happy Victims!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Joker (villain)Alfred PennyworthMrs. CarlinMr. StarkNick Weston
Three's a Crime!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Numbers [Carl C. Cave] (villain)Jack Fasset (villain, a fence)Pete (villain)

In "Three's a Crime!", Carl Cave leans hard on the power of the number three—his lucky number, his shield against the law, and even his hope of outsmarting Batman. With a mind wired for patterns and a belief that fate favors threes, he sets his sights on a crime that might just make him untouchable.

Tiger Shark!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonRobert "Alps" Evans (mountain climber)"Jet" Fuller (pilot)Tiger Shark [Dr. Gaige] (villain, oceanographer, introduction)Tiger Shark's gang (villains, introduction for all)
4 Killers Against Fate!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonJumpy PetersSailor RoggsCareful KyleAngles MansonBoss Barry
A Hairpin, a Hoe, a Hacksaw, a Hole in the Ground!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Joker (villain)Lefty (Joker henchman)Commissioner James GordonMaharajah of Nimpah

In "A Hairpin, a Hoe, a Hacksaw, a Hole in the Ground!", the Joker takes his criminal antics to absurd new heights, staging a series of bizarre thefts that seem utterly pointless—stealing a hairpin, a hoe, a hacksaw, and digging a hole in the ground—while Batman and Robin scramble to find the logic behind the madness. With the Clown Prince of Crime determined to prove he’s the ultimate comedian, the duo must unravel a joke that’s anything but funny.

The Portrait of Doom!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Dapper Bandit [Frank Fabian] (villain, introduction)Carl Marlin (artist)Greta Marlin (Carl's wife)Commissioner James Gordon

In "The Portrait of Doom!", artist Carl Marlin captures more than just a likeness when he paints wealthy socialite Frank Fabian—something in the portrait seems to awaken a darker truth. Soon after, Marlin is murdered, and the painting itself begins to shift, revealing a sinister side of Fabian that wasn’t there before.

Batman Under the Sea!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Phaeton (villain, introduction)Stack Hawley (villain, introduction)Theta (introduction, mermaid scientist)Sarin (introduction, ruler of the sea people)

In "Batman Under the Sea!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, Batman finds himself stranded in an underwater city after being thrown overboard during a pursuit, where a race of mer-people save his life by transforming him into one of their own.

The Experiment of Professor Zero
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonMr. Carlyle (banker)Mr. Gresham (financier)Mr. Parnell (automobile magnate)Professor Zero (villain, introduction, death)Beefy (villain, death)
The Sound-Effect Crimes!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Joker (villain)Joker's gang (villains)

In "The Sound-Effect Crimes!", the Joker, inspired by the exaggerated sound effects of a radio drama, turns chaos into a criminal art form—using noise to unravel Gotham’s calm and turn the city into his playground. With a flair for theatrical terror, he unleashes a wave of sonic mayhem, testing Batman’s ability to hear the truth beneath the noise.

The Man with the Fatal Hands!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Charles AlbrekEdgar AlbrekCommissioner James Gordon
The Treasure Hunter!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Mister JenningsThe Treasure Hunter [Charles] (villain, introduction)C. C. WeedeMister PetersJim Gade

In "The Treasure Hunter!", Batman and Robin pursue a cunning thief preying on rare collectibles—only to discover the culprit is a fellow member of the exclusive club to which Bruce Wayne belongs. The mystery deepens as the Dark Knight navigates a world of hidden vaults and elite secrets, where every clue leads deeper into a game of wits among the city’s most discerning collectors.

The Door Without a Key!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Paul DelionJohn Delion (possibly Juan Ponce de Leon, introduction)Ugo (butler, death)Delion's family (flashback)Dan Morgan (villain, introduction)

In the sweltering Florida Everglades, Bruce and Dick find themselves lost—until they stumble upon the isolated castle of Paul Delion. Inside, amid glittering treasures, a golden door with no keyhole draws their curiosity, a mystery Delion is determined to keep them from solving.

The Amazing Masquerade!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]George C. Hudson (introduction, death)John Foster (villain, introduction)Fellows (butler, introduction)Martha (introduction)the Human Spider Mob (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Amazing Masquerade!" from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6, Bruce Wayne grows suspicious when the recently deceased architect George C. Hudson seems too perfect—too convenient—after his murder. As Gotham’s masked vigilante digs into Hudson’s past, he uncovers a web of deception where identity itself becomes the ultimate disguise.

The Ghost of Gotham City!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonJudge WhippleDistrict Attorney Robert J. PierceJudge WhippleDr. Paul Visio [as Rifle Rafferty] (villain, introduction)Lefty (villain)

In "The Ghost of Gotham City!", a cunning doctor orchestrates a chilling deception, using a fake spectral return of the recently executed mobster Rifle Rafferty to manipulate Gotham’s police and the Dynamic Duo. With a network of informants hidden within the city’s criminal underworld, he turns fear into a weapon—leaving Batman and Robin to untangle a mystery that blurs the line between ghost and man.

I.O.U. My Life!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Peter Chaney (architect)Mr. Jenkins (butler for Davis, death)Ben KoleHomer Davis [also as Mr. Jenkins] (villain, banker)

In "I.O.U. My Life!", Ben Kole—a man with a fascination for Egyptology and a peculiar pastime—takes saving lives to a dangerous new level, demanding signed IOUs from those he rescues, setting off a chain of tense, high-stakes encounters that blur the line between heroism and manipulation.

The Amazing Adventure of Batman and Marco Polo!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Carter NicholsMarco PoloChung LumBahungKubla KhanWong Tso (advisor to Kubla Khan)

In a whimsical twist of time and legend, Batman and Robin find themselves whisked back to 1275 after uncovering ancient Chinese fireworks bearing Batman’s likeness—led by Professor Nichols, they journey to the court of Marco Polo, where the real adventure begins.

The Case of the 48 Jokers!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Joker (villain)the Joker Syndicate (villains, introduction for all)Commissioner James GordonDuke Wilson
Bruce Wayne, Rookie Policeman!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]JohnsonMike Granite (death)Jack BennettThe Longshoreman Kid (villain, introduction)Commissioner James GordonAlfred Pennyworth
The Bandit of the Bells!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Gong [Ed Peale] (villain, introduction)Henry Morton
The Goblin of Gotham City!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Vicki Valeunnamed Editor of Picture MagazineJoe Baily (dynamiter for a road building company)Edwin Cole (owner of key manufacturing company)The Goblin [Martin Tate] (villain, owner of a jewelry company)The Joker (villain, cameo)The Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain, cameo)The Catwoman [Selina Kyle] (villain, cameo)
The Flying Batman!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonProfessor Carl Wilde (authority on bats)Slits Danton (villain)

In "The Flying Batman!", the Dark Knight takes to the skies with a daring new twist: bat-shaped wings crafted by a mysterious scientist. As Batman pursues the elusive Slits Danton through Gotham’s rooftops, he soon wonders if the inventor’s true intentions are as noble as they seem.

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Full credits

artist Bob Kane
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils, inks Evan "Doc" Shaner

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