Batman #1 (Apr 1940)

Batman #1, published in Apr 1940, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Bill Finger with cover art by Bob Kane.

Entitled 1st Story - The Joker & 2nd Story - The Cat, the story(s) continues The Caped Crusader's Golden Age adventures as Batman faces Gotham’s criminals, mysteries, and shifting threats.

It is regarded as a key Batman comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of the Joker.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Henry Claridge, Jay Wilde and other characters from Batman’s world.

A classic Golden Age Batman comic, this issue represents the earliest era of the Dark Knight, featuring historic storytelling, early character development, and highly collectible Batman moments.