Comic Title: Batman #208
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: Jan/Feb 1969
On Sale Date: November 12, 1968 Newsstand Date November 12, 1968
Source: House Ad, Angel and the Ape #2, Page 19

Newsstand Date November 12, 1968
Source: Comic Reader, #70

Newsstand Date November 12, 1968
Source: Newsdealer Magazine, V23 #11

Copyright Date November 12, 1968
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1968

Frequency: Monthly, with the exception of April and October
Cover Price: $0.25
Page Count: 80
Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell

See Also: The Guide to DC Giants

Notes:
This issue is labeled 80pg. Giant #G-55.

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 From:
Batman #165 (1964)

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.