Batman #1 (Apr 1940)
Product Code: 1BAT001
Batman #1, published in Apr 1940, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Bill Finger with cover art by Bob Kane.
Entitled 1st Story - The Joker & 2nd Story - The Cat, the story(s) continues The Caped Crusader's Golden Age adventures as Batman faces Gotham’s criminals, mysteries, and shifting threats.
It is regarded as a key Batman comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of the Joker.
Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Henry Claridge, Jay Wilde and other characters from Batman’s world.
A classic Golden Age Batman comic, this issue represents the earliest era of the Dark Knight, featuring historic storytelling, early character development, and highly collectible Batman moments.
Key Details
- Publisher: DC Comics
- Key Comic Feature
- 1st appearance of Batman in own Title
- 2nd appearance of Robin
- 1st appearance of Joker & the Cat (Selina Kyle)
Product Description
Batman #1, published in Apr 1940, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Bill Finger with cover art by Bob Kane.
Entitled 1st Story - The Joker & 2nd Story - The Cat, the story(s) continues The Caped Crusader's Golden Age adventures as Batman faces Gotham’s criminals, mysteries, and shifting threats.
It is regarded as a key Batman comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of the Joker.
Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Henry Claridge, Jay Wilde and other characters from Batman’s world.
A classic Golden Age Batman comic, this issue represents the earliest era of the Dark Knight, featuring historic storytelling, early character development, and highly collectible Batman moments.