Comic Title: Showcase Presents Batman Vol. 1 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2006
On Sale Date: August 30, 2006 Direct Market Date August 30, 2006
Source: Previews, Vol. 16 #6 (#210)

Direct Market Date August 30, 2006
Source: ComicList, New Releases List for Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 552
Editor: Emily Ryan Lerner

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

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.