DC

Released April 1940

Batman #1

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First interior image of Joker, an introduction
First appearance of Joker in story
First interior image of the Cat (Catwoman), not in disguise
Batman...Murderer!
Batman...Murderer!
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Key Facts

  • 1st appearance of the Joker
  • 1st appearance of the Cat, Selina Kyle, later becomes Catwoman
  • Debut of the first Batplane which has multiple designs from one issue to the next including Batman #3 and Batman #4
  • 💰 Batman #1 sold for over one million dollars 4x with a record-high in 9.4 for $6,000,000

Details

Series
Batman
Cover Date
April 1940
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Creators

  • Artist
    Bob Kane
  • Writer
    Bill Finger

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