CATALOG RECORD

Batman #85

DC · Series began 1940 · August 1954

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Dates

Cover date: August 1954
On sale: May 31, 1954
Pages: 44

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Sheldon Moldoff, Rube Grossman, Ray Thompson, Horace Elmo, Bob Kane, Martin Naydel, Henry Boltinoffinks: Stan Kaye, Rube Grossman, Ray Thompson, Horace Elmo, Charles Paris, Martin Naydel, Henry Boltinoffletters: Ira Schnapp, Pat Gordon, Horace Elmo, Martin Naydel, Henry Boltinoffscript: Jack Schiff, David Vern, Horace Elmo, Edmond Hamilton, Martin Naydel, Henry Boltinoff, Jack Miller

Stories

Batman -- Clown of Crime! · 10 pages
During a tussle with the Joker, the pair step under and are bathed in "epsilon rays," which have the effect of transferring the personality on one person to that of the other.
The Guardian of the Bat-Signal! · 9.67 pages
A long-time veteran of the Gotham City Police Department is about to be retired when Batman suggests that he be put in charge of the Bat-Signal.
Wanted for Murder: Insect X · 2 pages
The Costume of Doom! · 9.67 pages
When Vicki arranges a photo shoot of all Batman impersonators, one of them is shot and attempts are made on many others, including Bruce Wayne. Wayne soon discovers that one of the impersonators is aiding a gang interested in stealing gold bullion.

Reprinted in

Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus (2015), Batman (1950), Super Adventure Comic (1950), Devil Doone (1954), Colossal Comic Annual (1956), Giant Batman Album (1962), Batman vs. the Joker (1966), Caped Crusader Classics! (1988), The Joker: A Celebration of 75 Years (2014)