Batman #171 (May 1965)

Batman #171, published in May 1965, is a Silver Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Gardner Fox with cover art by Carmine Infantino.

Entitled Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!, the story(s) continues The Caped Crusader's Silver 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 the Riddler in the Silver Age.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Smiles Dawson, Roger Peale and other characters from Batman’s world.

A classic Silver Age Batman comic, this issue captures the colourful adventure-driven storytelling of the era, with memorable villains, supporting characters, and collectible Batman history.

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