Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1957.
Synopsis for "The Signalman of Crime"
Phillip Cobb is a low-profile crook who dresses up as Signalman in order to gain a reputation and starts committing clue-related crimes in Gotham City. Signalman delivers intricate clues to the Police and Batman, as a way to taunt the authorities. However, Batman is able to solve each of the clues and confronts Signalman at each crime scene, thwarting Signalman's efforts, and ultimately captures him.
Appearing in "The Signalman of Crime"
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Antagonists:
- Signalman (First appearance)
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Synopsis for "Batman's Roman Holiday"
Batman and Robin travel backwards in time to ancient Rome to rescue Professor Nichols, who is trapped in that time. Upon arriving in ancient Rome, the people recognize Batman as the great Batmanus of legend as a consequence of Batman's previous time travel to Rome. Batman and Robin learn that Nichols has been captured by an evil King and they decide to rescue their friend. Using modern science and technology unknown in that era, the Dynamic Duo build a hot air balloon in order to escape. Upon returning to the present, Nichols decides that if he ever needs to learn something from the past, he would just send Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as he has always done.
Appearing in "Batman's Roman Holiday"
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- King Phorbus of Rhodes (Single appearance)
- Thersus (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Greece
- Rhodes
- Italy
- United States of America (1957)
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Synopsis for "Am I Really Batman?"
After capturing Professor Milo, Batman is exposed to a gas that robs him of his will to live. He wakes up inside of a mental hospital, but quickly escapes and returns to Wayne Manor. Robin and Alfred help to perpetuate the belief that Bruce Wayne is not actually Batman, creating a mystery that will spur his will to live until the gas wears off.
Appearing in "Am I Really Batman?"
Featured Characters:
- Batman (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
- Alfred Pennyworth
- James Gordon (Flashback only)
- Robin (Flashback and main story)
Antagonists:
- Professor Milo (Flashback only)
Other Characters:
- Gotham City Police Department
- Joe (Single appearance)
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Notes
- "The Signalman of Crime" is reprinted in Wanted #1.
- "Batman's Roman Holiday" is reprinted in 80-Page Giant #12.
- "Am I Really Batman?" is reprinted in Batman Annual #4 and Batman: The Black Casebook.
- Alfred Pennyworth appeared last in Detective Comics #249. He appears next in Batman #114.
- Batman appeared last in World's Finest #91. He appears next in Detective Comics #250.
- Carter Nichols appeared last in Batman #102. He appears next in Batman #115.
- James Gordon appeared last in World's Finest #91. He appears next in Detective Comics #250.
- Professor Milo appeared last in Detective Comics #247. He doesn't appear again until Batman #255.
- In this issue, Milo's appearance is extremely different from his previous incarnation. This is most likely a mistake by the artist.
- Robin appeared last in World's Finest #91. He appears next in Detective Comics #250.
- First appearance of the Signalman. Signalman will appear next in Batman #124.
- This is actually the second instance in which Professor Nichols has sent Batman to ancient Rome. The first time took place in Nichols' first appearance in Batman #24. So far as continuity is concerned, this event is common to both the Earth-One and Earth-Two versions of Batman.
Trivia
- This issue includes a one-page "Casey the Cop" and "Warden Willis" humor strip by Henry Boltinoff.
- This issue includes a one-page text article entitled "Trouble on the London Express".
- "Batman's Roman Holiday" is a reference to the famous 1953 romantic comedy, Roman Holiday starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Batman Recommended Reading
- Batman (Volume 1)
- Batman (Volume 2)
- Batman (Volume 3)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 3)
- Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
- Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
- The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 2)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)