First appearance of the Penguin
Synopsis[]
"One of the Most Perfect Frame-Ups"[]
Several robberies occur in Gotham. Batman and Robin try to catch the thieves, learning that a squat little man called the Penguin is the ringleader. Penguin however frames Batman for stealing a jade idol, because Penguin is the real owner. The police arrest Batman for the crime; then Penguin breaks out the Caped Crusader to make him look guilty. Batman summons Robin and together they break-up Penguin’s gang and exonerate themselves. Penguin, however, escapes.
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Batman
- Robin
- Commissioner Gordon
- "Mr. Boniface" / The Penguin (First Appearance)
Organizations[]
- GCPD
- Penguin's Henchmen
Locations[]
Items[]
- Utility Belt
- Jade Idol
- The Penguin's Umbrella
Vehicles[]
Notes[]
- Other stories in this issue include an untitled Spy story, "The Case of the Frightened Sister" (Larry Steele, Private Detective), an untitled Cliff Crosby story, "The Cigarette Murder" (Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator), an untitled Crimson Avenger story, an untitled Steve Malone, District Attorney story, and "Everything Happens to Slam!" (Slam Bradley). This is the last appearance of the Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator feature in Detective Comics.