Batman #41: Batman, Interplanetary Policeman!

Quick answer

Batman #41: Batman, Interplanetary Policeman! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1947-06-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

“BATMAN, INTERPLANETARY POLICEMAN!” A Martian citizen has come to Earth to ask the assistance of Batman and Robin in order to defeat a vile emperor called Sax Gola! Contents The Bird Cage Bandits! (Batman and Robin vs Penguin : Penguin opens a bird shop / written by Bill Finger) The Bandits of Tiny Town! (Batman & Robin vs. Moose Miller / written by Bill Finger) Casey the Cop (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) The Score (full text story by Bob Baker) Batman, Interplanetary Policeman! (Batman and Robin vs. Sax Gola and his Martian gang, who have a ray that turns people into crooks - what happens when they hit Batman with it? / written by Gardner Fox) Little Arthur (by Phil Berube)

Characters listed for this issue

Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Dark Knight of Gotham. Billionaire by day, vigilante by night. No superpowers, just iron…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Robin (Dick Grayson)Open this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot)Oswald Cobblepot runs the Iceberg Lounge and half the city's underworld. Never underestimate…VIEW APPEARANCES ›