Comic Title: Batman:The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 4 HC
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2018
On Sale Date: November 15, 2017 Direct Market Date November 15, 2017
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Direct Market Date November 15, 2017
Source: Previews, #345

Cover Price: $75.00
Page Count: 784
Editor: Paul Santos

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The House That Was Held for Ransom"
Pages: 12

Feature(s):
Batman (of Earth-2)

Writer: Alvin Schwartz
Artist: Dick Sprang

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #102 (1945)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Batman #30; next appearance in Detective Comics #103)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Batman #30; next appearance in Detective Comics #103)

Villain(s)

• Joker (last appearance in Batman #28; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #19)
• Joker's henchmen (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• J. Bullion Stickney and Dodder (a wealthy recluse and his servant; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
The Joker lures wealthy recluse J. Bullion Stickney away from his home, then steals his house. When Stickney returns home, he receives a ransom demand for the house. Stickney summons Batman and Robin to help find the house.

Bricks from the chimney are found on a nearby bridge providing a clue for Batman to follow the house. Joker leads him into a trap, but he escapes. Then Batman and Robin follow one of Stickney's pigeons back to the house where they apprehend the Joker.