BATMAN (1940) #55

The Case of the 48 Jokers! (Batman, Robin, Joker / written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Dick Sprang, inked by Stan Kaye)What is the Joker Syndicate up to? Note there are only 48 states to take over. Bruce Wayne, Rookie Policeman: (penciled by Bob Kane, inked by Charles Paris, lettered by Ira Schnapp) The Longshoreman Kid commanded a criminal gang and became a noteworthy arrest in the annals of the Gotham City Police Department. The arrest was made by Bruce Wayne, who was serving as a temporary officer, fulfilling the promise he’d made to a dying cop. Wayne had to use a policeman’s gear and skills without giving away his superior training as Batman.’ from The Essential Batman Encyclopedia.…