Detective Comics #47
In "Money Can't Buy Happiness," Batman steps in when Bruce Wayne’s lawyer and wife throw their children’s lives into chaos, uncovering a web of crime tied to Midas’ daughter and her new husband—whose connections to jewel thieves put the family fortune in danger. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life by Bob Kane’s iconic art, with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, this 1941 classic blends early Gotham intrigue with a touch of domestic drama, all wrapped in a cover by Kane and Robinson.
In "Money Can't Buy Happiness," Batman steps in when the chaos caused by Bruce Wayne’s lawyer and wife begins to unravel their children’s lives. When he learns that Midas’ daughter’s new husband has ties to criminals plotting to steal the family jewels, the Dark Knight moves to protect the innocent—before greed consumes everything.
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↩ Reprints Batman #3 (1940), All-Star Comics #3 (1940), Superman #8 (1941)
Reprinted in Batman Archives #1 (1990), DC Archiv Edition #3 (1999), The Batman Chronicles #3 (2007), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2016), Batman: The Golden Age #2 (2017)
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