Batman #16 (May 1943)

Batman #16, published in May 1943, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Don Cameron/Ruth Lyons Kaufman with cover art by Jack Burnley.

Entitled 1st Story - The Joker Reforms & 2nd Story - The Grade A Crimes!, the story(s) continues The Dark Knight'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 and origin of Alfred Pennyworth.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Jeb Johnson, The Joker 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.