Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Detective Comics #265

Mar 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Batman's First Case”

"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.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Sheldon Moldoff · inker Charles Paris · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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writer Bill Finger

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Charles Paris

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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The sudden appearance of a new criminal basing his crime on time jogs Batman's memory into remembering that this criminal was his very first case after his parents were killed, and if the Clock has his way, the current case against him will be the Caped Crusader's last!

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