Comic Title: Batman:The Golden Age Vol. 4 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2018
On Sale Date: February 14, 2018 Direct Market Date February 14, 2018
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Direct Market Date February 14, 2018
Source: Previews, #350

Cover Price: $29.99
Page Count: 384
Editor: Betsy Golden

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Comedy of Tears"
Pages: 13

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

Writer: Jack Schiff
Penciller: Bob Kane
Inker: Jerry Robinson

Reprinted From:
Batman #13 (1942)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Batman #13; next appearance in Batman #13)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Batman #13; next appearance in Batman #13)
• Commissioner Gordon (last appearance in Batman #13; next appearance in Batman #13)

Villain(s)

• Joker (last appearance in Batman #12; next appearance in Detective Comics #69)
• Joker's gang (Bruiser named; no further appearances)
• Pretty Boy Dugan (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Johnny Blake, Joe Brady, and a chauffeur (Joker's victims; no further appearances)
• Mr. Van Gild, Joe Dimaggio, Jerry Siegel, and Mr. Bigby (no further appearances)

Comments:
Jerry Siegel, the creator of Superman, makes a cameo appearance in this story.

Synopsis:
The Joker steals seveal signatures belonging to notable citizens of Gotham City. He then uses the signatures to forge documents which allow him to commit greater crimes. Batman and Robin chase the Joker all over town. Finally they bait a trap by letting the Joker steal Dick Grayson's autograph book. The trap is set, and Batman is finally able to apprehend his adversary.