Credits
Writer(s):
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Colorist(s):
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Letterer(s):
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Subject Matter
Genres:
superhero
Character(s):
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Jim Hale (Editor of Crescent Comics, introduction); Duke Ryall (villain, big-time mobster, introduction); Smokey (villain); Sammy the Zip (villain); Dagger Creese (villain); Mr. Matchell (villain); Big Ed Conroy (reformed villain); Joe Dart (villain)
First Line:
Did you ever stop to wonder exactly what makes a Batman story?
Synopsis:
Dick, interested in comic magazines, accompanies Bruce to the offices of the editor of Crescent Comics, and is invited to write a script. However, ideas do not come easy and is superseded by a case involving ex-con Big Ed Conroy. The Dick discovers that he can use real facts for his story, which is soon published and titled "Crooks' Come-Back".
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
13
Notes:
There are a few indications that display partial art by Sprang, especially panels 3 and 4 on page 12 (that is Sprang's bat on Batman's chest, not Kane's). Throughout the story, there is no cape knot at Batman's throat (such as seen in the previous two stories by Kane and Burnley).
Sprang once said the art on stories marked Kane and Burnley are not his; he never worked on them. Later, Kane said these stories were his pencils with Burnley inking him.
The Robin figures on the splash and first two pages appear to be Sprang's work (as is the cover), and maybe a few other random Robins.
Good guess would be that Sprang may laid out this story, Kane finished the pencils and then Burnley did the inks.