Comic Title: Batman #97
Publisher: DC (National Comics Publications, Inc.)
Address: 480 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: February 1956
Approx. On Sale Date: December 6, 1955 Copyright Date December 4, 1955
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1955
Until 1958 DC did not report actual on sale dates to the copyright office
The publication dates listed in LoC records are NOT release dates.

Frequency: Monthly, with the exception of Jan., May, July, and Nov.
Cover Price: $0.10
Page Count: 32
Editor: Jack Schiff

Title: "The Joker Announces Danger"
Pages: 8

Feature(s):
Batman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Bill Finger
Penciller: Sheldon Moldoff
Inker: Charles Paris

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #80; next appearance in Batman #97)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #80; next appearance in Batman #97)
• Commissioner Gordon (last appearance in Detective Comics #227; next appearance in Batman #97)

Villain(s)

• Joker (last appearance in Batman #87; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #88)
• Joker's gang (Pete named; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
When Batman appears as a guest announcer on a television program, the Joker decides to use announcers as part of his next crime spree. He leaves clues for Batman to follow, but stays one step ahead of the Caped Crusader during his first two crimes. When staging his third robbery, Joker is interrupted by the early arrival of Batman. He attempts to make his escape, but this time Batman stops his getaway.