Batman Annual #4

Name: Batman Annual #4
Brand: DC

Jan 1963 · DC · 0.25 USD

“The First Batman”

In "The First Batman," a 1963 DC Annual, Bruce Wayne finds himself intrigued by Kathy Kane’s admiration for the Batman, but his peace is disrupted when a new masked vigilante begins stealing the spotlight. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Stan Kaye, this story explores the moment the Dynamic Duo must intervene as a mysterious newcomer takes up the mantle—before she steps too far into danger. The cover, a collaborative effort by Curt Swan, Win Mortimer, Sheldon Moldoff, and inks by Stan Kaye and Sheldon Moldoff, captures the tension of this pivotal moment.

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writer Edmond Hamilton · artist Bob Kane · inker Stan Kaye · cover Curt Swan, Win Mortimer, Sheldon Moldoff, Stan Kaye

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Full credits

writer Edmond Hamilton

artist Bob Kane

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover pencils Win Mortimer

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

cover inks Stan Kaye

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Bruce Wayne is pleased that a newcomer, Kathy Kane, has taken such a liking to the Batman. However, when a mysterious new crimefighter appears on the scene, usurping much of Batman's glory, the Dynamic Duo steps in to halt her career before she gets seriously hurt.

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