Batgirl and Robin must team up to face the ghost of Benedict Arnold, who looks to take over Washington, D.C., in "The Invader from Hell." Plus, the origin of the Batgirl and Robin team, the origin of Man-Bat and more!

Batman's name may be in the title, but it's Batgirl and Robin who take centre stage in the first issue!

Reprints The Adventures of Alfred, "The Great Handcuff King" from Batman 28, April-May, 1945.

Batman Presents Commissioner Gordon, reprints "Commissioner Gordon's Death Threat" from Batman 186, November 1966.

Batman Presents "Challenge of the Man-Bat" reprinted from Detective Comics 400, June 1970.

The Alfred Story explains the butler's change in appearance from The Golden Age to The Silver and The Bronze Age. The story explains his time as the villain, The Outsider.

Featuring Shazam! versus Minerva in a Hostess Twinkies ad.

A house ad promotes a Man-Bat book along with All-Star Comics, BlackHawk and Code Name: Assassin, all written by Gerry Conway as part of "Conway's Corner". The Man-Bat book is promoted featuring Conway, Steve Ditko and Al Milgrom.