Comic Title: Batman Archives Vol. 5 HC
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2001
On Sale Date: March 14, 2001 Direct Market Date March 14, 2001
Source: Previews, Vol. 11 #1 (#145)

Direct Market Date March 14, 2001
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, March 14, 2001

Direct Market Date March 14, 2001
Source: Diamond Shipping List, Shipping This Week: March 14

Cover Price: $49.95
Page Count: 228
Editor: Dale Crain

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Batman Goes Broke"
Pages: 12

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

Writer: Don Cameron
Artist: J. Winslow Mortimer

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #105 (1945)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Detective Comics #104; next appearance in Batman #32)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Detective Comics #104; next appearance in Batman #32)
• Alfred Beagle (last appearance in Batman #31; next appearance in Batman #32)

Villain(s)

• Simon Gurlin and his gang (Chuck Wales named; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Bruce Wayne is broke, after the treasurer of his company absconds with the Wayne fortune. Bruce is forced to sell most of his assets and discontinue his activities as Batman. On their last case, Batman and Robin fail, letting Simon Gurlin escape.

Bruce and Dick are forced to take jobs. Dick uses his job to get information about Gurlin. The Caped Crusaders then track down the gang leader. Without money Batman is forced to work to pay for gas and parts for the Batmobile. Finally, Batman captures Gurlin and his gang. When Bruce and Dick return to Wayne Manor, Alfred informs them that the treasurer was caught, restoring Bruce's fortune.