The Story of Martha Wayne #1

A poignant moment in Gotham’s past unfolds in The Story of Martha Wayne #1 (1956), a rare early glimpse into the life of a mother whose son’s quiet struggle reveals more than just a boy’s fear. Written and illustrated by Wilson Scruggs, the story captures a tender, grounded moment when a truck driver named Len Stone helps reunite Billy Wayne with his mother, Martha, after the boy ran away—only for her to learn the truth behind his flight. The cover, also by Scruggs, mirrors the story’s emotional weight with a simple, heartfelt image.