World's Finest Comics #53
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The City That Was for Sale!", a vengeful Sheik Hanson—once jailed by a young James Gordon—breaks free and vows to kill the detective who put him away. To protect Gordon, Batman steps in, posing as the Gotham commissioner while navigating the delicate task of convincing Gordon’s wife and son he’s the real deal. Written by David Vern and brought to life by Dick Sprang’s dynamic art with Charles Paris’s inks, this 1951 classic features a tense, clever cat-and-mouse game where identity and trust hang in the balance—cover by Win Mortimer.
In a rare glimpse behind the badge, Commissioner James Gordon faces a personal threat when Sheik Hanson, a villain he once imprisoned, escapes and vows revenge. To protect his family, Batman takes on the role of the commissioner—disguising himself as Gordon to lure out the criminal, all while navigating the delicate task of convincing Gordon’s wife and son that he’s the real man they know.
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Reprinted in Batman #19 (1951), Mutt & Jeff #90 (1956), Action Comics #228 (1957), Strange Adventures #81 (1957), Superboy #103 (1957), Sidéral #12 (1959), Action Comics #288 (1962), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7 (2019)
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