Detective Comics #265
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Batman's First Case" marks a pivotal moment in the Dark Knight’s legend, as a time-themed criminal’s return forces Batman to confront the very first mystery that followed his parents’ murder. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris, this 1959 issue weaves a tense, memory-laden tale that redefines Batman’s origin in real time. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye captures the eerie precision of a ticking clock and the shadow of Gotham’s guardian.
In "Batman's First Case," the Dark Knight confronts a mysterious criminal whose crimes revolve around time—triggering a flood of memories from his earliest days as a vigilante. As the Clock's deadly game escalates, Batman must face a past that threatens to define his present.
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Reprinted in Big Boy #38 (1959), Super Adventure Comic #114 (1959), Batman #187 (1966), Batman #4 (1967), Lynvingen #1/1968 (1968), Big Boss #22 (1975), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007)
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