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Batman #159

DC · Series began 1940 · November 1963

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Dates

Cover date: November 1963
On sale: September 5, 1963
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Sheldon Moldoff, Henry Boltinoffinks: Sheldon Moldoff, Charles Paris, Henry Boltinoffletters: Ira Schnapp, Stan Starkman, Henry Boltinoff, Joe Letteresescript: Jack Schiff, Bill Finger, Henry Boltinoff

Stories

The Great Clayface-Joker Feud · 15.34 pages
After escaping from prison, Matt Hagen finds a way to synthesize the liquid that turns him into Clayface, and once more takes up crime. The Joker, meanwhile, objects to Clayface getting all the headlines, so he starts a feud with Clayface.
The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. · 8.67 pages
Robin II takes after his father and is able to help Batman by discovering the secret escape method employed by the Green Owl Gang.

Publisher’s description

Featuring Batman, Batwoman, Robin and Bat-Girl! The Joker and Clayface go on a contest of crime--and only the Bat-Family can stop them. Plus, the imaginary tale "The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr.!"

Characters

Bruce WayneBatmanDick GraysonRobinJokerCommissioner James GordonAlfred PennyworthKathy KaneBatwomanMatt HagenClayfaceBetty KaneBat-GirlBruce Wayne Jr.

Reprinted in

The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (1988), The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (1989), The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (1989), Stacked Deck: The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (1990), DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories (2005), The Joker: 80 Years of the Clown Prince of Crime: The Deluxe Edition (2020)