Batman #53 (Jul 1949)

Batman #53, published in Jul 1949, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Bill Finger with cover art by Jim Mooney.

Entitled 1st Story - A Hairpin, a Hoe, a Hacksaw, a Hole In the Ground! & 2nd Story - The Portrait of Doom!, the story(s) feature The Caped Crusader and continues Batman’s long-running adventures in Gotham City.

This issue forms part of the wider Batman series, known for its detective stories, iconic villains, and enduring place in DC Comics history.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker and other characters from Batman’s world.

A classic Golden Age Batman comic, this issue reflects the early foundations of the Caped Crusader and the origins of one of DC’s most important superhero series.