Comic Title: Batman #165
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: August 1964
On Sale Date: June 11, 1964 Copyright Date June 11, 1964
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1964

Frequency: Monthly, with the exception of Jan., April, July and Oct.
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Julius Schwartz

Title: "The Dilemma of the Detective's Daughter"
Pages: 13

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

Writer: France E. Herron
Penciller: Sheldon Moldoff
Inker: Joe Giella

Reprinted In:
Batman #208 (1969)
Batman:The Dynamic Duo Archives Vol. 1 HC (2003)
Showcase Presents Batman Vol. 1 TPB (2006)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Batman #165; next appearance in Batman #166)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Batman #165; next appearance in Batman #166)
• Commissioner Gordon (last appearance in Detective Comics #329; next appearance in Batman #166)

Villain(s)

• Four members of a hi-jacking gang (no further appearances)
• Two kidnappers (Pete named; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Patricia Powell (a policewoman; next appearance in Batman #166)
• Lt. Detective Mike "Bulldog" Powell (Pat's father; next appearance in Batman #166)
• Professor Ralph Smedley (a chemist; no further appearances)

Comments:
This story continues in part in the second story of Batman #166.

Synopsis:
Patricia Powell, the daughter of Lt. Mike Powell, graduates from the police academy with top honors. She receives her awards from Batman and is immediately promoted to detective. She tells Batman that she has a crush on Bruce Wayne, though the two have never officially met.

Batman keeps an eye on Patricia. During her first case, Pat investigates the kidnapping of Professor Smedley. Batman helps her track down the Professor. The Dark Knight apprehends the crooks, while Pat releases the professor. Later, Pat attends a weekend party held by Bruce Wayne, where she meets him for the first time.