Batman #96
His Majesty, King Batman
Summary
Volume: 1
Issue: 96
Month: December
Year: 1955
Credits
Head Writer: Bill Finger
Cover Artists: Win Mortimer
Pencilers: Sheldon Moldoff
Inkers: Charles Paris
Editors: Whitney Ellsworth
Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
- Batman
- James Gordon
- Robin
- King Eric
- Mayne Malan
- Viras
- Zartis
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Norania
Items:
- None
First Appearances: King Eric (ruler of Norania); Mayne Malan (a criminal); Viras (a Noranian Count); Zartis (Chancellor of Norania)
Final Appearances: King Eric; Mayne Malan; Viras; Zartis
Synopsis:
Batman's College Days
Credits
Head Writer: Bill Finger
Pencilers: Sheldon Moldoff
Inkers: Charles Paris
Editors: Whitney Ellsworth
Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
- Batman
- Joe Danton
Locations:
Items:
- None
First Appearances: Joe Danton (Bruce's friend from college)
Final Appearances: Joe Danton
Synopsis: Synopsis unknown
The Third Alarm for Batman
Credits
Head Writer: Bill Finger
Pencilers: Sheldon Moldoff
Inkers: Stan Kaye
Editors: Whitney Ellsworth
Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
- Batman
- James Gordon
- Robin
- Chief Waller
- Mister Dall
Locations:
Items:
- None
First Appearances: Chief Waller (a fire chief); Mister Dall (a smuggler)
Final Appearances: Chief Waller; Mister Dall
Synopsis: Synopsis unknown
Notes
- His Majesty, King Batman is reprinted in Batman #193.
- Batman's College Days is reprinted in Batman Annual #4.
- Batman's origin is partially revealed in this issue. This issue is one of the earliest confirmed appearances of the Earth-One Batman.
- Batman appeared last in World's Finest (Volume 1) #79. He appears next in Detective Comics #226.
- Commissioner Gordon appeared last in Detective Comics #225. He appears next in Detective Comics #227.
- Robin appeared last in World's Finest (Volume 1) #79. He appears next in Detective Comics #226.
Trivia
- This issue contains a "Little Pete" humor strip and a "Casey the Cop" humor strip by Henry Boltinoff.
- This issue includes a text article by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer entitled, "How a Nation is Born, Your United Nations at Work".
Recommended Readings
- Batman
- Detective Comics
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
Related Articles
- Batman cover art gallery
- Batman image gallery
- Batman appearances list
- Batman quotes page
- James Gordon appearances list
- Robin image gallery
- Robin appearances list
- Robin quotes page
External Links
- Batman article at Wikipedia
- Batman article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Batman article at Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics
- Batman article at Supermanica
- Robin article at Wikipedia
- Robin article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Robin article at Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics
- Robin article at Supermanica
References
- Batman series index at the Grand Comics Database (creator credits)
- Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics (additional information)
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