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DC Comics   ·   Released Dec 1st, 1943

Batman #20

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THE CENTURIES OF CRIME

The Joker has come up with a new idea to blackmail criminals and greedy millionaires by using a time machine and sending them a thousand years to the future and back in time as well. Batman and Robin discover that Joker's scheme is a ruse based on well-designed scenarios to fool his victims. The dynamic duo foil Joker's plan and capture him in the end.

THE TRIAL OF TITUS KEYES

A man called Titus Keyes is standing trial for a crime he didn't commit. As every witness on the case tells their version of the story, it becomes clear that the evidence points towards Keyes, but there's only one man trying to find the truth: Batman. By the end of the trial, Batman and Robin find the real criminal and prevent an innocent man from going to jail.

THE LAWMEN OF THE SEA

Batman and Robin join the Gotham City Harbor Patrol on their daily adventures, where they get to save people and also capture criminals.

BRUCE WAYNE LOSES THE GUARDIANSHIP OF DICK GRAYSON

George Grayson, who is Dick Grayson's uncle, has arrived in Gotham and is seeking to get his nephew under his protection. George goes to Wayne Manor to take Dick with him, but both Dick and Bruce don't agree with George. The case is taken to court and the judge decides to give George Grayson the custody of his nephew. Bruce Wayne now works alone as Batman once again and he tries to keep up with the criminals, but he has become too confident because of Robin's presence. However, Robin soon joins Batman and the duo take away the crooks for good. Robin explains that he snuck out of uncle George's home, but that he must return soon. As Bruce also gets back home, he gets a phone call from George Grayson and the man tells Bruce that he is willing to give Dick back to him in exchange for one of Bruce's millions. Instead of giving them what they want, Bruce goes to George's place as Batman and threatens him to sign a confession. George asks Batman for a short time and meanwhile, he contacts a crime boss called Fatso Foley and they set a trap to Batman. George Grayson calls Wayne Manor again and warns them that their pal Batman has been taken care of. Alfred takes the message and he goes to warn Dick about the situation. Together, Alfred and Robin find the criminals responsible and locate Batman, saving him from a deadly trap. Batman and Robin take Fatso to uncle George's house along with the police and the truth is finally revealed. Going to court once again and using the evidence against George Grayson, Bruce regains the legal custody of Dick Grayson.

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Comic
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$0.10
Distributor SKU
ICO000820
Batman #20
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Creators

Bill Finger
Writer
Bill Finger
Bob Kane
Penciller
Bob Kane
Dick Sprang
Artist
Dick Sprang
Jerry Robinson
Inker
Jerry Robinson

Characters

Alfred Beagle
Alfred Beagle
Earth-Two
Batman
Bruce Wayne
Batman
Earth-Two
James Gordon
James Gordon
Earth-Two
Joker
Joker
Earth-Two
Robin
Dick Grayson
Robin
Earth-Two

Collected In

  • Batman in the Forties TP
    Batman in the Forties TP
    Batman in the Forties (2014)
  • Batman: The Dark Knight Archives Vol. 5 HC
    Batman: The Dark Knight Archives Vol. 5 HC
    Batman: The Dark Knight Archives
  • Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 3 HC
    Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 3 HC
    Batman: The Golden Age
  • Batman The Golden Age Vol. 5 TP
    Batman The Golden Age Vol. 5 TP
    Batman: The Golden Age
  • Robin, the Boy Wonder: A Celebration of 75 Years HC
    Robin, the Boy Wonder: A Celebration of 75 Years HC
    Robin, the Boy Wonder: A Celebration of 75 Years (2015)
  • The Batman Chronicles Vol. 11 TP
    The Batman Chronicles Vol. 11 TP
    The Batman Chronicles (2005 - 2012)
  • The Batman Family #10
    The Batman Family #10
    The Batman Family (1975 - 1978)

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