Batman #55 (of 1000000)
The Case of the 48 Jokers
October 1st, 1949
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55
(of 713)
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The Case of the 48 Jokers
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Cover date:
October 1st, 1949
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August 10th, 1949
- The Case of the 48 Jokers! (Batman, Robin, Joker / written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Dick Sprang, inked by Stan Kaye)What is the Joker Syndicate up to? Note there are only 48 states to take over.
- Bruce Wayne, Rookie Policeman: (penciled by Bob Kane, inked by Charles Paris, lettered by Ira Schnapp) The Longshoreman Kid commanded a criminal gang and became a noteworthy arrest in the annals of the Gotham City Police Department. The arrest was made by Bruce Wayne, who was serving as a temporary officer, fulfilling the promise he'd made to a dying cop. Wayne had to use a policeman's gear and skills without giving away his superior training as Batman.' from The Essential Batman Encyclopedia.
- Fluffy (gag strip by Phil Berube)
- Stay in School: Give Yourself a Chance (public service message by Buzzy / written by Jack Schiff)
- It's Your Future (text article with illustrations)
- Casey the Cop (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
- The Bandit of the Bells! (Pencilled by Bob Kane, penciled and inked by Charles Paris, lettered by Ira Schnapp)
