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Batman #259

DC · Series began 1940 · November-December 1974

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Dates

Cover date: November-December 1974
On sale: August 27, 1974
Pages: 100

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Nick Cardy, Carmine Infantino, Irv Novick, Dick Sprang, Anthony Kowalik, Sheldon Moldoff, Henry Boltinoffinks: Nick Cardy, Murphy Anderson, Dick Giordano, Charles Paris, Neal Adams, Anthony Kowalik, Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff, Irv Novick, Mike Esposito, Joe Giella, Henry Boltinoffcolors: Tatjana Wood, Bob McCayletters: Joe Letterese, Gaspar Saladino, Ben Oda, Pat Gordon, George Roussos, Henry Boltinoff, Stan Starkmanscript: Denny O'Neil, Bill Finger, Guy Lillian, Edmond Hamilton, Don C. Cameron, Henry Boltinoff

Stories

The Night of the Shadow! · 20 pages
Batman goes on the trail of a convicted felon from the past, believing that he has stolen a valuable tiara. But he's wrong and discovers that only "The Shadow Knows" who actually is responsible.
The Great Batman Swindle! · 12 pages
Wealthy yachtsman Ned Judson is called to a mysterious castle once built by an eccentric millionaire, and comes face-to-face with the Brotherhood of Batmen. The leader, Batman Number One, convinces Judson that the figure of Batman is actually four people, and, because of the death of one of their members, he is to become Batman Number Four!
The Strange Costumes of Batman! · 12 pages
While making an inspection of equipment in the Bat-Cave, Bruce and Dick also must inspect the various costumes Batman and Robin use in their fight against crime for leaks and tears, and, as it turns out, a never before used costume saves the day for the Batman, who has been seriously wounded.
Heroes by Proxy! · 11 pages
Two private detectives are down in the dumps because they are flat broke, even though they have great detective abilities. When they hear that the Wayne Mansion has been robbed, they decide to change their tactics and investigate, disguised as Batman and Robin!
Two Batmen Too Many! · 11.34 pages
Batman concocts a scheme against numbers racketeer Ed Garvey to prove conclusively that the crook planned and carried out the Kimber Gem job.
The Failure of Bruce Wayne · 9.67 pages
Called to his dying Uncle's bedside, Silas, Bruce is told by him that he is disappointed that Bruce has not continued the family tradition of adventure. Bruce sets out to prove Silas wrong...and does in an unexpected way.