Batman #40 (May 1947)

Batman #40, published in May 1947, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Bill Finger with cover art by Jack Burnley.

Entitled 1st Story - The 13 Club! & 2nd Story - The Case of Batman II, 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: Iconic Jack Burnley Joker Cover.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), 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.