Characters: Batman (Bruce Wayne) | Catwoman (Selina Kyle) | Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon) | Creators: Bill Finger | Bob Kane | Jerry Robinson | Key Reason: 1st solo series of Batman, 1st app. The Joker, 1st app. The Cat (Selina Kyle), Debut of The Batplane | Plot: In this classic issue, the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder have their first encounters with the Clown Prince of Crime--The Joker--and a cruise-ship cat burglar known as the Cat--who would later be known as Catwoman! Plus, Hugo Strange returns with an army of mindless henchmen at his command. Will the Dark Knight triumph over Strange's giants? Find out in this thrilling facsimile edition of Batman #1, featuring all the original stories, backup features, and ads from 1940!