Batman #1 - 1st Joker, Catwoman

Batman #1

Batman v1 #1, 1940 - Two of the Caped Crusader's greatest enemies appear for the first time in separate stories. In the lead feature, the Joker makes his first appearance, killing select people with his deadly trademark toxin. In another tale, a slew of thefts aboard an ocean liner lead the heroes to capture the Cat in disguise. Selina Kyle would change her name to Catwoman in subsequent issues. Lastly, Dr. Hugo Strange makes his debut in a separate third tale. This first issue also happens to reprint the Batman's origin from Detective Comics #33 (with a new title panel). All contents are later reprinted in Famous First Edition #F-5. These Bill Finger stories were all drawn by Bob Kane. Cover by Kane. /// key 1st appearance Joker, Selina Kyle as Cat (Catwoman), Hugo Strange, 1st issue

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Untitled Joker story 13 pages

Untitled Cat story 12 pages

Untitled Hugo Strange story 13 pages

1st Joker appearance

1st Catwoman appearance

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