Comic Title: Batman Archives Vol. 7 HC
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2008
On Sale Date: November 7, 2007 Direct Market Date November 14, 2007
Source: Previews, Vol. 17 #7 (#223)

Direct Market Date November 7, 2007
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Cover Price: $49.99
Page Count: 256
Editor: Scott Nybakken

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Rebus Crimes"
Pages: 12

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

Artist: Dick Sprang

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #137 (1948)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Detective Comics #136; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #35)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Star Spangled Comics #82; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #35)
• Commissioner Gordon (last appearance in Batman #47; next appearance in Star Spangled Comics #83)

Villain(s)

• Joker (last appearance in Batman #46; next appearance in Detective Comics #138)
• The Joker's gang (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Smith (a fur store owner; no further appearances)
• Mr. Crayley (a treasury directory; no further appearances)
• Mr. Millman (a millionaire; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
The Joker robs a fur store and notices a rebus sign. Inspired, he begins leaving rebus clues for Batman to follow. He stages robberies at a treasury, then steals a sapphire collection from a millionaire. Batman deciphers the clues and stops the robberies, but the Joker escapes. When the Joker tries to rob a load of gold bullion from an airplane, Batman switches planes and is finally able to apprehend the Clown Prince.