Cover: Fred Ray & Jerry Robinson

Detective Comics #58

Dec 1941 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“One of the Most Perfect Frame-Ups of All Time!!”

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In "One of the Most Perfect Frame-Ups of All Time!!", Bruce and Dick stumble upon a mystery at an art gallery where three paintings vanish without a trace. When a string of subsequent thefts points the finger at Batman, Commissioner Gordon issues a warrant, and the Dark Knight finds himself framed by a cunning adversary named Mr. Boniface. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, and a cover by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson, this 1941 classic from Detective Comics #58 delivers a sharp, early mystery that tests Batman’s reputation before the law.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Bob Kane · inker Jerry Robinson · inker, letterer George Roussos · cover Fred Ray, Jerry Robinson

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Full credits

writer Bill Finger

artist Bob Kane

inker Jerry Robinson

inker, letterer George Roussos

cover pencils Fred Ray

cover inks Jerry Robinson

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While visiting an art gallery, Bruce and Dick hear that three paintings have disappeared. Later, a series of other robberies lead the Batman to be accused of criminal actions by a Mr. Boniface, and Commissioner Gordon issues a warrant for his arrest.

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