Detective Comics, #222

Published: August 1955

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Detective Comics #222

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Issue Contents:
The Great Batman Swindle!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Great Batman Swindle!
Story 2 12 pages superhero
Storyline

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!

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Ned Judson [aka Batman Number Four] (wealthy yachtsman)
  • Batman Number One (villain)
  • Batman Number Two (villain)
  • Batman Number Three (villain)
  • Muggsy (villain)
Credits
Story 3 1 page humor

"Going to the movies, Jimmy?"

"Wings" Winchester Saves the Movie Theater
Story 4 1 page adventure
Binky Says: "Never Underestimate a New Idea!"
Story 5 1 page advocacy; teen
Credits
The Ocean Pest!
Story 6 6 pages detective-mystery
Credits
We Point with Pride to Our "Hall of Trophies!"
Story 7 1 page
Story 8 1 page superhero

"This usually arrives at lunchtime!"

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Paper Sleuth
Story 9 2 pages non-fiction
Credits
Story 10 1 page humor

"This is a new beat for me. It seems like a nice quiet neighborhood..."

The Man Who Slept 200 Years!
Story 11 6 pages detective-mystery
Credits
Judy and Jim Defy Savage Gorilla!
Story 12 1 page
Credits
Story 13 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.