Batman #21 (Mar 1944)

Batman #21, published in Mar 1944, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Jack Schiff with cover art by Dick Sprang.

Entitled 1st Story - The Streamlined Rustlers! & 2nd Story - Blitzkrieg Bandits!, 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: 2nd appearance of Alfred Pennyworth.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Sheriff Colt, Mr Kraft 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.