(May 1965)
- Price:
- 0.12 USD
- Pages:
- 36
- Indicia frequency:
- monthly, with the exception of Jan., April, July and Oct.
- On-sale date:
- 1965-03-04
- Indicia Publisher:
- National Periodical Publications, Inc.
- Brand:
- Superman DC National Comics
- Editing:
- Julius Schwartz
- Format:
- Color; Standard Modern US; Saddle-stitched; monthly; ongoing series
Issue Notes
- Parts of this issue are reprinted:
- in Batman: The Dynamic Duo Archives (DC, 2003 series) #2 ([June] 2006)
- in Batman: The Dynamic Duo Archives (DC, 2003 series) #2 ([June] 2006)
Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!
Batman and Robin / cover / 1 page
Credits
- Script:
- ?
- Pencils:
- Carmine Infantino
- Inks:
- Murphy Anderson
- Colors:
- Jack Adler ?
- Letters:
- Ira Schnapp
Content Information
- Genre:
- Superhero
- Characters:
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Riddler [Edward Nigma]
- Reprints: show reprint note before migration
- in Batman: The Dynamic Duo Archives (DC, 2003 series) #2 ([June] 2006)
- in Showcase Presents Batman (DC, 2006 series) #1 ([August] 2006)
Indexer Notes
Cover ink credits from Nick Caputo (September 28, 2006). Original cover ink credit was given to Joe Giella.
What's Wrong with These Pictures!
public service announcement / 1 page
Credits
- Script:
- Jack Schiff?
- Pencils:
- Bernard Baily
- Inks:
- Bernard Baily
- Colors:
- Ira Schnapp
- Letters:
- ?
Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!
Batman and Robin / comic story / 24.66 pages
Credits
- Script:
- Gardner Fox
- Pencils:
- Sheldon Moldoff [as ghost for Bob Kane]
- Inks:
- Joe Giella
- Colors:
- ?
- Letters:
- Gaspar Saladino
Content Information
- Genre:
- Superhero
- Characters:
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Smiles Dawson (first appearance); Roger Peale (first appearance); Riddler [Edward Nigma] (villain; 5-page history); Molehill Mob (villains)
- Synopsis:
- The Riddler returns, and once again plagues Batman and Robin with riddles, while maintaining his innocence.
- Reprints: show reprint note before migration
- in Batman: The Dynamic Duo Archives (DC, 2003 series) #2 ([June] 2006)
- in Showcase Presents Batman (DC, 2006 series) #1 ([August] 2006)
Indexer Notes
First appearance of Riddler since 1940's. Credits for script and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Records show that Bob Kane was paid for the pencils, but scholars agree that pencils were actually by Moldoff.
Editing
Table of Contents
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1.
What's Wrong with These Pictures!
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2.
Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!
Batman and Robin
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