In Detective Comics #135 (March 1948), Batman and Robin are transported back in time through Dr. Carter’s hypnosis to Europe to witness the real Dr. Frankenstein and the creation of his monster. As a result, the evil cousin of Dr. Frankenstein tries to turn Batman into a mindless slave (it doesn’t work and Batman is […]
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One of the most iconic pieces of memorabilia in the Batcave is a giant Lincoln Penny. In World’s Finest Comics #30 (July 1947), “The Penny Plunderers” introduces this giant penny when Batman and Robin foil Joe Coyne, aka “The Penny Plunderer”, who, like most of Batman’s villains has some gimmick around which they base all […]
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In All-Star Comics #36 (June 1947), honorary members Superman and Batman join the JSA on a mission. This is not the first time that Batman and Superman have appeared together in DC continuity, that happened six years earlier. Nonetheless, it’s exciting to see the big three meet – and for more than a single panel. […]
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By June 1947, Batman still hasn’t learned how to swing dance as evidenced by Batman #42. In it, Batman and Robin take on the Catwoman yet again, landing at The Cat and Fiddle, a dance club for “swing cats”. Some girl dressed as a tiger accosts him and forces him to dance. Oh the indignity!
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I’ve talked a bit about crazy fantastical Batman and Robin storylines before. In Batman #41 (April 1947), we get the first truly far-out-there storyline, “Batman, Interplanetary Policeman”. Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson are identified as Batman and Robin by Martian alien scientists visiting Earth. These scientists have observed Batman and Robin for years with their […]
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In Detective Comics #122 (February 1947), the Catwoman returns again to plague Gotham City with her “black cat” crimes. Her “Kitty Car” is introduced which seems to have more power and gadgetry than the Batmobile… how?!? The story also brings back her black hair, I guess she got tired of being a blonde while in […]
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The Catwoman continues as a blonde in a Christmas-themed story in Batman #39 (December 1946). Batman and Robin wear white suits to camouflage themselves in the snow. In addition to a smooch under mistletoe, Catwoman also proposes to Batman that they could rule the criminal world, but of course Batman rejects both offers.
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In World’s Finest #24 (July 1946), Bruce Wayne full-hand slaps Dick Grayson for spilling a cup of water on him, publicly denouncing him, and sending him back to an orphanage. Batman is Dick-less again! Of course this is so that Dick can infiltrate an orphanage and spoil some crooks’ plans. Of course all is better […]
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In Batman #35 (April 1946), Batman and Robin visit an island filled with animatronic dinosaurs called Dinosaur Island. Kind of a precursor to DC’s actual Dinosaur Island, and it appears this is where Batman and Robin pick up the mechanical T-Rex as a trophy for their Batcave.
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Batman #35 (April 1946) marks only the seventh appearance of Catwoman, but apart from her blonde hair she looks mostly like she would throughout the rest of the Golden Age: Purple mask and matching tight-fitting dress and gloves with a green cape.
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