Batman #56 (Jan 1950)

Batman #56, published in Jan 1950, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by David Vern Reed/Bill Finger with cover art by Dick Sprang.

Entitled 1st Story - Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride! & 2nd Story - The Riddle of the Seven Birds!, 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 of Bat-Hombre (Luis Peraldo).

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Commissioner James Gordon, President Jose Camaran 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.